Jaishankar’s Sharp Retort to Pakistani Reporter at UNGA Sparks Buzz
What Happened
S Jaishankar sharply responded to a Pakistani reporter during a press briefing on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. When asked, “When will your government stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan?”, India's External Affairs Minister replied,“A terrorist country is asking me that question. Come on.” The exchange took place during a briefing with Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Liberia’s foreign minister, related to maritime security and the safety of seafarers. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, later told the reporter that the response had been heard “loud and clear.”
Key Takeaways
The incident underscores India's continued focus on raising concerns over cross-border terrorism at global forums and reflects the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan on the issue.