External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar issued a strong warning to Western nations over Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism, referencing both the recent Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor as evidence of Islamabad’s terror links.
In an interview with Euractiv, Jaishankar stressed that India’s conflict with Pakistan is rooted not in politics, but in the fight against terrorism. He urged global leaders to stop framing it as a bilateral issue and recognize its broader threat.
“I want the world to understand – this isn’t merely an India–Pakistan issue. It’s about terrorism. And that very same terrorism will eventually come back to haunt you,” he said.
Citing the example of Osama bin Laden, Jaishankar reminded the West how the al-Qaeda leader was found living comfortably in Abbottabad, a Pakistani military town, close to their version of West Point.
“Why did Osama bin Laden, of all people, feel safe living for years in a Pakistani military town?” Jaishankar asked, pointing to Pakistan’s deep-rooted complicity in harboring terrorists.
He also emphasized India’s credibility as a global partner, pitching for stronger EU–India trade ties, and noted India’s skilled workforce and reliability compared to China.
