 "Jaishankar slams Pakistan over terror hubs, calls it epicentre of global terrorism for decades")
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Thursday sharply criticised Pakistan for being a long-standing hub of international terrorism.
Jaishankar emphasised the need to confront threats while asserting national rights. “Countering terrorism is a particular priority because it synthesises bigotry, violence, intolerance and fear. India has confronted this challenge since its Independence, having a neighbour that is an epicentre of global terrorism. For decades now, major international terrorist attacks are traced back to that one country."
“UN’s designated lists of terrorists are replete with its nationals. The most recent example of cross-border barbarism was the murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April this year. India exercised its right to defend its people against terrorism and brought its organisers and perpetrators to justice,” he said, highlighting India’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism.”
#WATCH | At the 80th session of UNGA, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "India has confronted this challenge since its independence, having a neighbour that is an epicentre of global terrorism. For decades now, major international terrorist attacks are traced back to that one country.… pic.twitter.com/WNV5pJDnFe
— ANI (@ANI) September 27, 2025
India’s global contributions remain central to foreign policy
Speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Jaishankar said, “The people of Afghanistan and those of Myanmar saw India extend its hand during recent earthquakes. Our efforts at ensuring safe commerce, combating piracy and preventing attacks on shipping in the northern Arabian Sea also bear mention…our soldiers ensure peacekeeping, our sailors protect maritime shipping, our security counters terrorism, our doctors and teachers facilitate human development the world over, our industry produces affordable products, our techies promote digitisation and our training facilities are open to the world. These remain the core of our foreign policy.”
#WATCH | At the 80th session of UNGA, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "...The people of Afghanistan and those of Myanmar saw India extend its hand during recent earthquakes. Our efforts at ensuring safe commerce, combating piracy and preventing attacks on shipping in the northern… pic.twitter.com/EoSeOfFlJw
— ANI (@ANI) September 27, 2025
UN Security Council must expand
“We must ask ourselves today, how has the UN lived up to expectations? And just look at the state of the world. There are two significant conflicts underway, one in Ukraine and the other in The Middle East, West Asia. Innumerable other hotspots don’t even make the news.
#WATCH | At the 80th session of UNGA, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "...Both permanent and non-permanent membership of the Council must be expanded. A reformed Council must be truly representative. India stands ready to assume greater responsibilities."
— ANI (@ANI) September 27, 2025
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The slow progress of the SDG agenda 2030 presents a sorry picture. On climate change, the reality is of recirculated commitments and creative accounting. If climate action itself is questioned, what hope is there for climate justice?”
VIDEO | United Nations General Assembly: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) says, "We must ask ourselves today, how has the UN lived up to expectations? And just look at the state of the world. There are two significant conflicts underway, one in Ukraine… pic.twitter.com/KXpOIi41PV
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 27, 2025
Self-reliance, security and confidence
“Bharat approaches the contemporary world, guided by three key concepts. One, Atmanirbharta or self-reliance…Two, Atmaraksha or securing oneself. We remain determined to protect our people and secure their interests, at home and abroad. That means zero-tolerance for terrorism, robust defence of our borders, forging partnerships beyond and assisting our community abroad. And three, Atmavishwas or self-confidence… Bharat will always maintain its freedom of choice. And will always be a voice of the Global South.”
#WATCH | At the 80th session of UNGA, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "Bharat approaches the contemporary world, guided by three key concepts. One, Atmanirbharta or self-reliance...Two, Atmaraksha or securing oneself. We remain determined to protect our people and secure their… pic.twitter.com/CwxUduLzVu
— ANI (@ANI) September 27, 2025
Decolonisation restored diversity, UN’s role expanded with new priorities
The minister said “As decolonisation advanced, the world began to return to its natural diversity. The membership of the United Nations quadrupled and the organisation’s role and remit grew significantly.”
“In the era of globalisation, its agenda evolved even further. Development goals took centre stage even as climate change emerged as a shared priority. Trade acquired greater prominence while food and health access were recognised as essential to global well-being,” he added.
VIDEO | United Nations General Assembly: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) says, "As decolonisation advanced, the world began to return to its natural diversity. The membership of the United Nations quadrupled and the organisation's role and remit grew… pic.twitter.com/KRUmTMLdVW
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 27, 2025
UN is in a state of crisis
Jaishankar said that an objective assessment reveals the UN is facing a state of crisis. “When peace is under threat from conflicts, when development is derailed by lack of resources, when human rights are violated by terrorism, the UN remains gridlocked. As its ability to forge common ground diminishes, belief in multilateralism also recedes,” he noted, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen the effectiveness of the global body.
He also said “The UN Charter calls on us not just to prevent war, but to build peace. Not just to defend rights, but to uphold the dignity of every human being.”
Highlighting the continuing challenges facing the world, Dr Jaishankar said that energy and food security have been the first casualties of conflict and disruption, particularly since 2022.
Our statement at the General Debate of the 80th session of the UNGA. #UNGA80
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 27, 2025
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