Jaishankar Addresses State-Sponsored Terrorism at UNGA

• •Jaishankar condemned state-sponsored terrorism, implicitly targeting Pakistan.
• •He asserted India's right to defend itself against terrorism.
• •A zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism and its financial networks was emphasized.

During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2026, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned state-sponsored terrorism, implicitly targeting Pakistan as a 'serial practitioner of terrorism.' He asserted India's right to defend itself against such threats and emphasized the need for accountability for governments involved in terrorism. Jaishankar highlighted the persistent threat that terrorism poses to global peace and called for a zero-tolerance approach, particularly regarding the financial networks supporting terrorism. His remarks were a direct response to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's previous address, where Sharif raised issues related to Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty. Jaishankar's speech also addressed broader global issues, including the impact of conflicts on developing nations and the need for reforms in multilateral institutions. The speech reflects India's ongoing stance against terrorism and its commitment to international security.