No accommodation to terrorism”: Jaishankar at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting stresses “reforming multilateralism
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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made a strong push for global teamwork against terrorism during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in New York on Thursday. Speaking to world leaders, he stressed that terrorism remains a major roadblock to peace and development, urging everyone to show zero tolerance—no excuses, no free passes.
“Terrorism disrupts peace like nothing else,” Jaishankar said, without directly naming countries. He pointed out how terrorists network across borders, so cracking down on them anywhere helps the whole world. This comes amid rising global challenges like conflicts, economic strains, and terror threats that expose the weaknesses in outfits like the United Nations. “The case for reforming multilateral institutions has never been clearer,” he added, calling for quick updates to make them work better.
With the world facing political and economic ups and downs, Jaishankar told G20 members they have a key role to play. “We must boost stability through talks, diplomacy, fighting terrorism head-on, and securing energy and economies,” he said. It’s a call to action for the group to lead during tough times.
These words echo Jaishankar’s tougher stance from an earlier Newsweek interview in Manhattan, where he vowed India won’t bend to nuclear threats or let terrorists hide behind proxies. “We’re done with nuclear blackmail—the idea that escalation fears should stop us from acting,” he declared. India, he emphasized, will defend its people without holding back, no matter what.
The backdrop is the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where gunmen targeted tourists in Baisaran meadow. They killed 25 Indians and one Nepali, wounding others, in what Jaishankar called an act of economic warfare to cripple Kashmir’s tourism-driven economy. Attackers even asked victims their religion before firing, aiming to spark riots.
India hit back hard. Its armed forces launched precision strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, taking out over 100 militants from groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. On April 24, New Delhi ramped up pressure: suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari land border, and cutting diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
In the interview, Jaishankar shared India’s long battle with cross-border terrorism, dating back to shortly after independence in 1947. He recalled “tribal invaders” sent into Kashmir, soon backed by Pakistan’s army. Over four decades, India has faced brutal hits—like the 2008 Mumbai attacks that paralyzed a global city and targeted foreigners, or the assault on Parliament meant to hold lawmakers hostage.
“Enough is enough,” Jaishankar said about the Pahalgam tragedy. Terror groups aren’t hiding in shadows; they run open “headquarters” in Pakistani towns. India targeted those exact spots. He warned the world: terrorism isn’t a tool for any nation’s agenda. “It bites back,” he noted, pushing for universal zero tolerance. No country should sponsor or finance it, or justify one attack while ignoring others.
At a UN exhibition on terrorism organized by India’s mission, Jaishankar reinforced the point to fellow ambassadors. “Terrorism threatens us all—don’t use it as a policy weapon,” he said. India’s firm response sets an example: no impunity for terrorists, no shielding their backers.
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