May 26th 2025.
Terrorism is a major issue that has been plaguing the world for a long time now. In a recent interview with German newspaper FAZ, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his concerns about the state of terrorism in Pakistan. He stated that terrorism is not just an independent issue in Pakistan, but rather an 'open business' that is backed and organized by the state and its military.
During the recent clashes between India and Pakistan, Jaishankar also emphasized that the two countries were 'very, very far away' from a nuclear conflict. He expressed his surprise at the question, stating that there has been a tendency in the West to link everything in their part of the world to a potential nuclear problem. This, he believes, only encourages activities like terrorism.
When asked about the link between Pakistan and the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, Jaishankar was quick to point out that terrorist organizations are openly operating from cities and towns in Pakistan. He stated that this is not a secret and even the UN Security Council's terror list is full of Pakistani names and places. He also clarified that India's response to the Pahalgam attack was a clear signal to the terrorists that there is a price to be paid for their actions.
Jaishankar also shed light on the recent understanding reached between Indian and Pakistani militaries to stop military actions and firings. He stated that this was agreed upon through direct contact between military commanders and was not influenced by any external parties.
When asked about China's role in the conflict between India and Pakistan, Jaishankar referred to the close relationship between Pakistan and China and the fact that many of Pakistan's weapons are of Chinese origin. However, he did not directly accuse China of playing a role in the conflict.
On the topic of India and Germany's different perspectives on Russia's war in Ukraine, Jaishankar explained that their concerns and worries are different due to their geographical locations. While Europe may be more concerned about conflicts in Ukraine, India's main concerns lie with terrorism, China, and their borders with neighboring countries.
In conclusion, Jaishankar's interview shed light on the current state of terrorism in Pakistan and the steps India is taking to combat it. He also emphasized the need for the international community to recognize and address this issue, rather than constantly linking it to a potential nuclear threat.
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