In a sharp response that stunned Pakistani diplomatic quarters from New York to Islamabad, India's Foreign Minister Dr S. Jaishankar evoked former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton's 'snakes in the backyard' analogy to point out that the world sees Pakistan as "epicentre" of terrorism.

Jaishankar made the remarks while addressing journalists at the UN Security Council's sidelines after presiding over the council's signature event, 'Global Counterterrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward'.&nbsp;

At a joint news conference in 2011 with the then Pakistan foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar, Hillary Clinton had said: "You can't keep snakes in your backyard and expect them only to bite your neighbours," referring to Pakistan's undeclared policy of harbouring and exporting terrorism to neighbouring India.&nbsp;

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Jaishankar was responding to a question in New York on Thursday on Pakistan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar's recent allegation that "no country had used terrorism better than India".

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"I read the reports on what minister Hina Rabbani Khar said. And I was reminded, more than a decade ago, if my memory serves me right. Hillary Clinton was visiting Pakistan. And Hina Rabbani Khar was a minister at that time," Jaishankar said while responding to a question on Khar's recent statements about a dossier against India.

"Standing next to her, Hillary Clinton actually said that if you have snakes in your backyard, you can't expect them to bite only your neighbours. Eventually, they will bite the people who keep them in the backyard. But as you know, Pakistan is not great at taking good advice. You see what's happening there," he said.

The world is not stupid: Jaishankar on state sponsors of terror

Jaishankar, while underlining that the world is not "stupid" to not understand Pakistan's policy of state-sponsored terrorism, said that Islamabad&nbsp;should clean up its act and try to be a good neighbour. Purportedly asked by a Pakistani journalist when will&nbsp;South Asia "stop facing terrorism from New Delhi and Kabul", Jaishankar said that "you are asking the wrong minister when you say how long will we do this?"

"Because it is the ministers of Pakistan who will tell you how long Pakistan intends to practice terrorism," Jaishankar said.

"In terms of what they are saying, the truth is everybody, the world today, sees them as the epicentre of terrorism," he said.

"At the end of the day, the world is not stupid, the world is not forgetful. And the world does increasingly call out countries and organisations and people who indulge in terrorism."

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"By taking that debate elsewhere, you are not going to hide it. You are&nbsp;not going to confuse anybody anymore. People have figured it out. So my advice is please clean up your act. Please try to be a good neighbour."

"Please try and contribute to what the rest of the world is trying to do today, which is economic growth, and progress and development," Jaishankar said.

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In a sharp response that stunned Pakistani diplomatic quarters from New York to Islamabad, India's Foreign Minister Dr S. Jaishankar evoked former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton's 'snakes in the backyard' analogy to point out that the world sees Pakistan as "epicentre" of terrorism.

In a sharp response that stunned Pakistani diplomatic quarters from New York to Islamabad, India's Foreign Minister Dr S. Jaishankar evoked former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton's 'snakes in the backyard' analogy to point out that the world sees Pakistan as "epicentre" of terrorism. Jaishankar made the remarks while addressing journalists at the UN Security Council's sidelines after presiding over the council's signature event, 'Global Counterterrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward'. At a joint news conference in 2011 with the then Pakistan foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar, Hillary Clinton had said: "You can't keep snakes in your backyard and expect them only to bite your neighbours," referring to Pakistan's undeclared policy of harbouring and exporting terrorism to neighbouring India. WATCH | Gravitas: Jaishankar counters Pakistan & China with facts × Jaishankar was responding to a question in New York on Thursday on Pakistan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar's recent allegation that "no country had used terrorism better than India". ALSO READ | At UN, Jaishankar reprimands Pak, China on terrorism, lays out India's 'NORMS' for reforms "I read the reports on what minister Hina Rabbani Khar said. And I was reminded, more than a decade ago, if my memory serves me right. Hillary Clinton was visiting Pakistan. And Hina Rabbani Khar was a minister at that time," Jaishankar said while responding to a question on Khar's recent statements about a dossier against India. "Standing next to her, Hillary Clinton actually said that if you have snakes in your backyard, you can't expect them to bite only your neighbours. Eventually, they will bite the people who keep them in the backyard. But as you know, Pakistan is not great at taking good advice. You see what's happening there," he said. The world is not stupid: Jaishankar on state sponsors of terror Jaishankar, while underlining that the world is not "stupid" to not understand Pakistan's policy of state-sponsored terrorism, said that Islamabad should clean up its act and try to be a good neighbour. Purportedly asked by a Pakistani journalist when will South Asia "stop facing terrorism from New Delhi and Kabul", Jaishankar said that "you are asking the wrong minister when you say how long will we do this?" "Because it is the ministers of Pakistan who will tell you how long Pakistan intends to practice terrorism," Jaishankar said. "In terms of what they are saying, the truth is everybody, the world today, sees them as the epicentre of terrorism," he said. "At the end of the day, the world is not stupid, the world is not forgetful. And the world does increasingly call out countries and organisations and people who indulge in terrorism." Pakistan reporter: How long South Asia will see terrorism from New Delhi, Kabul, Pakistan, how long they will be at war India's EAM Jaishankar: You are asking the wrong minister..It is the minister of Pakistan who will tell you how long Pak intends to practice terrorism Watch: pic.twitter.com/yrwyd3nS1P — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) December 15, 2022 × "By taking that debate elsewhere, you are not going to hide it. You are not going to confuse anybody anymore. People have figured it out. So my advice is please clean up your act. Please try to be a good neighbour." "Please try and contribute to what the rest of the world is trying to do today, which is economic growth, and progress and development," Jaishankar said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India's Jaishankar evokes Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pakistan on terror

UK foreign secretary <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/british-foreign-secretary-dominic-raab-to-visit-india-349761">Dominic Raab</a> in a joint press conference with foreign minister S Jaishankar said that his country wants to "deepen economic partnership with India" while asserting the two countries shared issues related to terrorism, maritime security including piracy in the western Indian ocean.

"We look forward to taking the spot in 2021 including the UK's presidency of G-7 and also our presidency of UN Climate Change Conference," Dominic Raab said, adding,"We welcome India's return to UN Security Council."

The UK foreign secretary said he was pleased that PM Boris Johnson has invited <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-pays-tribute-to-sardar-patel-on-his-death-anniversary-349834">PM Modi</a> to join the G-7 summit to be held in the UK next year while informing that the UK PM had accepted PM Modi's offer of attending India's Republic Day celebrations on January 26 which he said was a "great honour".

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar said that that the focus between the two countries is to take the "ties to a higher level".

"We focused on five broad themes - connecting people, trade and prosperity, defence &amp; security, climate change and health," Jaishankar said while stating that "India has its vision of Indo-Pacific."

"It is a matter of satisfaction that there is today a growing recognition and acceptance of the idea of Indo-Pacific," India's foreign minister said.

The external affairs minister(EAM) said foreign secretary Dominic Raab's visit comes at a very important time since the UK is at looking at a "post-<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brexit-uk-businesses-urge-pm-boris-johnson-for-trade-deal-with-eu-349555">Brexit </a>world".

On asked about the "free trade agreement with UK &amp; India not signing RCEP", the EAM said: "I think it is like comparing apples &amp; oranges. UK wasn't part of the RCEP...our experiences on RCEP can't carry over to discussion with the UK. There's a serious intent to take trade relationship forward."

The EAM said the presence of PM Boris Johnson as the chief guest at Republic Day would be in a way "symbolic of a new era, a new phase of our relationship." 
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UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab in a joint press conference with foreign minister S Jaishankar said that his country wants to "deepen economic partnership with India" while asserting the two countries shared issues related to terrorism, maritime security including piracy in the western Indian ocean.

UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab in a joint press conference with foreign minister S Jaishankar said that his country wants to "deepen economic partnership with India" while asserting the two countries shared issues related to terrorism, maritime security including piracy in the western Indian ocean. "We look forward to taking the spot in 2021 including the UK's presidency of G-7 and also our presidency of UN Climate Change Conference," Dominic Raab said, adding,"We welcome India's return to UN Security Council." The UK foreign secretary said he was pleased that PM Boris Johnson has invited PM Modi to join the G-7 summit to be held in the UK next year while informing that the UK PM had accepted PM Modi's offer of attending India's Republic Day celebrations on January 26 which he said was a "great honour". India's foreign minister S Jaishankar said that that the focus between the two countries is to take the "ties to a higher level". "We focused on five broad themes - connecting people, trade and prosperity, defence & security, climate change and health," Jaishankar said while stating that "India has its vision of Indo-Pacific." "It is a matter of satisfaction that there is today a growing recognition and acceptance of the idea of Indo-Pacific," India's foreign minister said. The external affairs minister(EAM) said foreign secretary Dominic Raab's visit comes at a very important time since the UK is at looking at a "post-Brexit world". On asked about the "free trade agreement with UK & India not signing RCEP", the EAM said: "I think it is like comparing apples & oranges. UK wasn't part of the RCEP...our experiences on RCEP can't carry over to discussion with the UK. There's a serious intent to take trade relationship forward." The EAM said the presence of PM Boris Johnson as the chief guest at Republic Day would be in a way "symbolic of a new era, a new phase of our relationship."

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