External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (Sep 26) issued a blunt warning to Pakistan over terrorism. Speaking at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Jaishankar referred to Pakistan as a “serial practitioner of terrorism” that “misrepresented facts” before the UNGA a day earlier. He also drew a red line to the country’s “state-sponsored” terror, reiterating India’s “zero tolerance” approach towards terrorism. He also stated that governments indulging in terror practices must be held accountable. Jaishankar urged UN members to “expose” and counter financial aspects of terror.“A persistent threat to peace has been the scourge of terrorism. That this could be state-sponsored, with cross-border purpose, makes it a direct affront to the global order. Governments indulging in such practices must be held accountable,” Jaishankar said. “There must be no dilution in our zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism. Its financial aspects, in particular, should be exposed and should be countered.”Referring to a heated exchange with a Pakistani journalist a day earlier, Jaishankar said, “Yesterday, a serial practitioner of terrorism misrepresented facts before this assembly.”“Arguments were invoked to normalise terrorism and claim immunity from its consequences. That will not stand,” he said.Reiterating India’s approach to terrorism, the minister said, “Our right to defend ourselves against terrorism will be exercised. Friendship and goodwill cannot coexist with terrorism, and understandings premised on that will naturally be called into question. It is for the perpetrator of terrorism to mend its ways.”Earlier on Friday (Sep 25), Jaishankar responded sharply to a journalist who questioned when the Indian government would stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan. “A terrorist country is asking me that question?” Jaishankar said in response. Following his response, Jaishankar and other delegates left the room while the journalist continued speaking.&nbsp;India has repeatedly maintained that Pakistani or Pakistan-based terrorist groups have been responsible for several attacks in India over the years. On April 22, 2025, terrorists based in Pakistan attacked the tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack killed 26 people, including one Nepali national, and left several others injured.

Jaishankar warns Pakistan over “state-sponsored” terrorism at UNGA, calling it a “serial practitioner of terrorism” and asserting India’s right to defend itself against terror.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (Sep 26) issued a blunt warning to Pakistan over terrorism. Speaking at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Jaishankar referred to Pakistan as a “serial practitioner of terrorism” that “misrepresented facts” before the UNGA a day earlier. He also drew a red line to the country’s “state-sponsored” terror, reiterating India’s “zero tolerance” approach towards terrorism. He also stated that governments indulging in terror practices must be held accountable. Jaishankar urged UN members to “expose” and counter financial aspects of terror. “A persistent threat to peace has been the scourge of terrorism. That this could be state-sponsored, with cross-border purpose, makes it a direct affront to the global order. Governments indulging in such practices must be held accountable,” Jaishankar said. “There must be no dilution in our zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism. Its financial aspects, in particular, should be exposed and should be countered.” Referring to a heated exchange with a Pakistani journalist a day earlier, Jaishankar said, “Yesterday, a serial practitioner of terrorism misrepresented facts before this assembly.” “Arguments were invoked to normalise terrorism and claim immunity from its consequences. That will not stand,” he said. Reiterating India’s approach to terrorism, the minister said, “Our right to defend ourselves against terrorism will be exercised. Friendship and goodwill cannot coexist with terrorism, and understandings premised on that will naturally be called into question. It is for the perpetrator of terrorism to mend its ways.” Earlier on Friday (Sep 25), Jaishankar responded sharply to a journalist who questioned when the Indian government would stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan. “A terrorist country is asking me that question?” Jaishankar said in response. Following his response, Jaishankar and other delegates left the room while the journalist continued speaking. India has repeatedly maintained that Pakistani or Pakistan-based terrorist groups have been responsible for several attacks in India over the years. On April 22, 2025, terrorists based in Pakistan attacked the tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack killed 26 people, including one Nepali national, and left several others injured.

Jaishankar warns Pakistan over “state-sponsored” terrorism at UNGA, calling it a “serial practitioner of terrorism” and asserting India’s right to defend itself against terror.

‘Serial practitioner of terrorism’: Jaishankar calls out Pakistan’s ‘state-sponsored’ terror at UNGA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday (Sep 26) backed India’s candidature for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council while rejecting any additional seats being allocated to Western countries. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Lavrov slammed Germany and Japan, but supported broader representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America at the UN.Proposing reforms to the UNSC, Lavrov said, “UN Security Council reform cannot involve any additional permanent seats being allocated to Western countries, especially Germany and Japan, who are now on the path to militarism,” he said.“We are in favour of broadening representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America. We support Brazil and India’s candidature for permanent seats,” the Russian foreign minister said, adding that “at the same time we must satisfy the interests of the African continent.”This comes as India continues to advocate for a more representative UN system, with greater participation from developing countries in global decision-making.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Lavrov also said the Global South and East were taking greater responsibility for their respective regions, while criticising what he described as attempts by Western countries to preserve their longstanding privileges.“The Western minority, which dominated for 500 years thanks to others’ resources, continues to try to maintain its privileges and impose its own rules on everyone else,” he said.Lavrov also cited Russian President Vladimir Putin, who he said had warned that “the dictatorship of one hegemon is spiraling out of control – it’s dangerous for everyone else”.Lavrov also criticised Western policies on Ukraine and accused the US and European countries of undermining peace efforts. He said Washington had “destroyed the European security system” and accused the West of supplying weapons to Kyiv.

Russia’s Lavrov backs India and Brazil for permanent UNSC seats, rejects new Western permanent members, and calls for greater representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America at the UN.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday (Sep 26) backed India’s candidature for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council while rejecting any additional seats being allocated to Western countries. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Lavrov slammed Germany and Japan, but supported broader representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America at the UN. Proposing reforms to the UNSC, Lavrov said, “UN Security Council reform cannot involve any additional permanent seats being allocated to Western countries, especially Germany and Japan, who are now on the path to militarism,” he said. “We are in favour of broadening representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America. We support Brazil and India’s candidature for permanent seats,” the Russian foreign minister said, adding that “at the same time we must satisfy the interests of the African continent.” This comes as India continues to advocate for a more representative UN system, with greater participation from developing countries in global decision-making. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Lavrov also said the Global South and East were taking greater responsibility for their respective regions, while criticising what he described as attempts by Western countries to preserve their longstanding privileges. “The Western minority, which dominated for 500 years thanks to others’ resources, continues to try to maintain its privileges and impose its own rules on everyone else,” he said. Lavrov also cited Russian President Vladimir Putin, who he said had warned that “the dictatorship of one hegemon is spiraling out of control – it’s dangerous for everyone else”. Lavrov also criticised Western policies on Ukraine and accused the US and European countries of undermining peace efforts. He said Washington had “destroyed the European security system” and accused the West of supplying weapons to Kyiv.

Russia’s Lavrov backs India and Brazil for permanent UNSC seats, rejects new Western permanent members, and calls for greater representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America at the UN.

Russia’s Lavrov backs India’s permanent seat at UN Security Council at UNGA, slams West

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