External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday delivered a powerful address at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, touching upon global terrorism and Pakistan’s role in it, and ongoing conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas tensions.
Jaishankar criticised Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism, stating that the country is making a “conscious choice” to be left behind due to its actions. “Pakistan’s terrorism will never succeed,” he warned, emphasising the consequences of such policies.
On the broader global stage, Jaishankar highlighted the urgency of reforming multilateral institutions. “We are gathered here at a difficult time,” he remarked, supporting the UN’s theme of “Leaving No One Behind”. The minister also pointed out that some nations have taken more from the global system than they have contributed, calling for a more balanced international order.
“This cannot be delivered by a UN paralysed when faced with divisions, conflicts, terrorism, and violence,” Jaishankar noted, stressing that essential resources like food, fertiliser, and fuel should never be compromised.
