Confronting Terrorism: A Global Imperative

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasizes the need to publicly address and expose state-sponsored terrorism, referencing Pakistan. In his remarks, made during an exhibition at the UN, he highlights the global dangers terrorism poses and calls for unified international action to combat it.


Devdiscourse News Desk | United Nations | Updated: 30-06-2025 22:12 IST | Created: 30-06-2025 22:12 IST
Confronting Terrorism: A Global Imperative
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made a powerful call to action on the global stage, emphasizing the urgent need to confront state-sponsored terrorism. Speaking at the UN headquarters, he highlighted the critical importance of exposing acts of terrorism, particularly when driven by extremism, and made pointed references to Pakistan.

Jaishankar's address coincided with the inauguration of an exhibition, 'The Human Cost of Terrorism', showcasing the devastating impact of terror attacks worldwide. Attended by numerous UN ambassadors and officials, the exhibition aims to garner international support against cross-border terrorism stemming from Pakistan.

He urged the United Nations to act decisively against terrorism, advocating for zero tolerance policies and exposing any state sponsorship. Highlighting recent condemnations by the UN Security Council, Jaishankar called for a unified approach to permanently counter the threat of terrorism on a global scale.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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