External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Calls Terrorism an Unacceptable Statecraft Tool
· World · The Hindu, Indian Express
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the 75th Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on October 25, 2026, stating that using terrorism as an instrument of statecraft is unacceptable and cannot be justified. He cited ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia as examples where dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable solutions. Jaishankar noted that terrorism persists because not all states demonstrate zero tolerance, with some prioritising political calculations over peace. He urged global cooperation to strengthen resolve and counter terrorism in all its forms.
Why it matters
His statement reinforces India's diplomatic stance on counter-terrorism and may influence international policy coordination amid ongoing regional conflicts.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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