Jaishankar warns misuse of biological weapons by non-state actors is no longer a 'distant possibility'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for modernizing the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) to address bioterrorism threats and include compliance systems. Jaishankar highlighted India's National Implementation Framework for biosecurity and stressed the need for fast, practical, and humanitarian assistance during biological emergencies. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation in biosecurity, particularly for the Global South, and reaffirmed India's commitment to supporting global biosecurity efforts.