India’s Jaishankar Condemns Terrorism at UNGA, Advocates for Global Cooperation

EAM S Jaishankar addressed the UN General Assembly, focusing on the persistent threat of terrorism and the need for international collaboration to combat it. He opened his address by referencing the UN’s founding principles of preventing war and promoting human dignity. Jaishankar highlighted the UN’s evolution, particularly in the areas of decolonization, development goals, and climate change. He asserted that India has confronted the challenge of terrorism since its independence, specifically from a neighboring nation. He stated that many major international terrorist attacks are linked to this specific country, and its citizens are often found on the UN’s terrorist lists. He mentioned the Pahalgam tourist murders as a recent example of cross-border violence and India’s efforts to bring those responsible to justice. Jaishankar emphasized that nations must actively condemn state-sponsored terrorism, restrict terrorist financing, and apply pressure on the entire terrorism ecosystem. He called for reforms in the UN Security Council, including expanding its membership, and expressed India’s willingness to take on more responsibilities. Jaishankar also mentioned India’s humanitarian actions, such as assisting Afghanistan and Myanmar, and its contributions to global security through peacekeeping, maritime protection, and combating piracy. He reiterated India’s support for peace, particularly in the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and India’s commitment to sharing its developmental expertise, including the use of Artificial Intelligence for human welfare.