New York/New Delhi, September 28 (Udaipur Kiran News): India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered a powerful address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), highlighting the persistent threat of terrorism faced by India since independence. Without directly naming Pakistan, Jaishankar made a pointed reference, calling it a global centre of terrorism responsible for fostering extremism across borders.
He stated that many major terror attacks worldwide trace their roots to the same country, with numerous individuals from that nation appearing on the UN’s list of designated terrorists. Referring to the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that claimed the lives of tourists, he called it the latest example of cross-border terrorism.
“Terrorism Must Be Condemned and Countered Strongly”
The minister stressed that terrorism has become a global menace blending hatred, violence, intolerance, and fear. He urged the global community to strengthen international cooperation and adopt a zero-tolerance approach.
“When a country adopts terrorism as a state policy, runs terror camps on its soil, and glorifies terrorists publicly, it deserves the strongest condemnation,” Jaishankar asserted.
He emphasized the need to maintain sustained pressure on terror networks and their financing, warning that if left unchecked, such threats would inevitably harm those who ignore them today.
India Ready for Greater Global Responsibilities
Calling for UN reforms, Jaishankar said the time had come to expand both permanent and non-permanent seats of the UN Security Council (UNSC) to make it more representative and democratic.
“India is ready to shoulder greater responsibilities,” he said, urging the inclusion of more voices in global decision-making.
India’s Global Contributions Highlighted
The minister also outlined India’s role as a responsible global partner:
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Swift humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and Myanmar during recent earthquakes.
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Ensuring safe trade routes in the North Arabian Sea and combating piracy.
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Deploying peacekeeping forces, naval patrols, and security personnel to fight terrorism.
Proudly showcasing India’s multidimensional role, Jaishankar said:
“Our soldiers keep the peace, our sailors secure the seas, our security forces fight terrorism. Our doctors and teachers contribute to human development worldwide, our industries supply affordable goods, our technologists drive digitalization, and our training centres remain open to all.”
He added that India’s foreign policy rests on the pillars of cooperation, development, and peace.
India’s Message to the World
Opening his speech with “Greetings from the people of India,” Jaishankar reminded the assembly that even eight decades after its founding, the UN’s core mission remains peace and human dignity. He noted that since decolonization, the world has become more diverse, with UN membership growing fourfold.
He underlined that in today’s interconnected era, development, climate action, food security, and healthcare are central to global well-being.
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