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Pakistan PM Munir Silent on Terror at UN; Jaishankar Answers Directly
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News18•27-09-2026, 00:05
Pakistan PM Munir Silent on Terror at UN; Jaishankar Answers Directly
- •Pakistan's Prime Minister Munir remained silent when questioned about terrorism at the United Nations.
- •ANI US Bureau Chief Reena Bhardwaj reported no direct response from PM Munir on the issue.
- •In contrast, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar directly addressed questions on terrorism and India's stance.
- •Reena Bhardwaj highlighted the stark contrast in responses and the issue of accountability at the UN General Assembly.
Key Questions Answered
During a press conference at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sharply dismissed a Pakistani reporter's attempt to heckle him with a question about terrorism by replying, "A terrorist country is asking me that question?" before departing.
Addressing the UN General Assembly, S. Jaishankar criticized a "serial practitioner of terrorism" for misrepresenting facts and attempting to normalize terrorism, declaring that India will firmly exercise its right to self-defense and that friendship cannot coexist with state-sponsored terror.
According to reports from the United Nations, Pakistan's Prime Minister Munir remained completely silent when confronted with questions concerning terrorism.
