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S Jaishankar Slams Pakistan's Terror Policy in Belgium, Warns Europe It's Not Just India's Problem
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has firmly stated that terrorism must be addressed as a global issue, not just a bilateral conflict. Speaking in Belgium, he highlighted how many global terror attacks have roots in Pakistan, urging European nations to recognize the unique threat posed by a state-backed terror policy. Citing the 2016 Brussels attack, he explained that unlike Europe, India faces a neighbor that uses terrorism as statecraft. Referring to Operation Sindoor, launched after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, Jaishankar revealed how India responded decisively, including precision strikes in PoK. He criticized biased global media narratives and emphasized the importance of unified global action. The message is clear: terror has no borders, and silence or neutrality only emboldens perpetrators.#jaishankar #pakistanterror #operationsindoor #terrorism #indiaforeignpolicy #brusselsattack #pahalgamattack #globalterror #pakistanexposed #euindia #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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