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Jaishankar Slams 'Serial Practitioner Of Terrorism' At UNGA, Targets Pakistan
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News18•26-09-2026, 23:22
Jaishankar Slams 'Serial Practitioner Of Terrorism' At UNGA, Targets Pakistan
- •EAM S. Jaishankar addressed the issue of cross-border terrorism at the UN General Assembly.
- •He emphasized that governments engaging in such practices must be held accountable.
- •Without directly naming Pakistan, Jaishankar referred to it as a “serial practitioner of terrorism”.
Key Questions Answered
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar referred to Pakistan as a "serial practitioner of terrorism" during his remarks at the UN General Assembly, stressing that governments engaging in such practices must be held accountable.
When a Pakistani reporter attempted to heckle him with a question about terrorism during a press conference at the 81st UNGA session, Jaishankar sharply replied, "A terrorist country is asking me that question," before departing.
India has consistently asked Pakistan to take credible action against cross-border terrorism, particularly following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.
