Politics
Jaishankar vows zero-tolerance on terrorism at UN
Business Standard··27 Sept
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the UN General Assembly on Saturday that India would not dilute its zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism. He said a serial practitioner of terrorism misrepresented facts before the Assembly. Jaishankar said India will exercise its right to defend itself. He called attacks on commercial shipping unacceptable and cited Modi's line on ending endless war.
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What It Means For You
- Jaishankar said all sides must exercise restraint and protect civilians and seafarers.
- Business Standard reported his UNGA address on India's external affairs stance.
- He said governments engaging in cross-border terrorism must be called out.
What's Happening
- Jaishankar spoke about conflict in the Gulf affecting commercial shipping this year.
- He said peace requires stability, security and predictability globally.
- India would maintain its existing approach toward terrorism, he added.
Shipping and seafarers
- He said there must be no dilution in India's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism.
- Jaishankar said when a state sponsors terrorism across borders it affronts the global order.
- Business Standard published his UNGA remarks on September 26, 2026.
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