FO rejects Indian FM's 'irresponsible' remarks
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The Foreign Office (FO) rejected recent remarks made by India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Brussels, describing them as "irresponsible" and advising India to refrain from spinning misleading narratives. The statement comes after Jaishankar launched another verbal attack on Pakistan, calling it 'Terroristan'.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Brussels on Tuesday alongside European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, Jaishankar said, 'I'd like you to understand this is not a conflict between two states per se."
'This is actually a response to the threat and the practice of terrorism. So, I would urge you to make it. Don't think of it as India or Pakistan; think of it as India–Terroristan. You will then appreciate it,' he added.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the FO condemned the Indian minister's rhetoric and stressed that the discourse of top diplomats should promote peace and harmony, rather than producing 'bellicose punchlines.'
"The tone and tenor of a foreign minister should be commensurate with his dignified status," the spokesperson said, underscoring the importance of maintaining diplomatic decorum in international relations.
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Pakistan Rejects the Remarks by the Indian External Affairs Minister
Pakistan categorically rejects the irresponsible remarks made by the External Affairs Minister of India during different media engagements in Brussels.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 11, 2025
The spokesperson also pointed out India's ongoing campaign to mislead the international community with a fabricated narrative of victimhood.
"India's continued anti-Pakistan diatribe cannot mask its sponsorship of terrorism beyond its borders nor its state-sanctioned oppression in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)," the statement read.
The FO further called out India for attempting to deflect attention from its own involvement in terrorism, subversion, and targeted assassinations, urging the Indian government to reflect on its actions rather than pointing fingers at others.
It highlighted the frustration evident in India's narrative, especially after its failed military operations against Pakistan last month. 'The narrative emerging from India betrays sheer frustration, following an unsuccessful military adventure against Pakistan,' the statement read.
Read More: Jaishankar's 'terroristan' remark overlooks India's own role in regional instability, aggression
The FO reiterated its commitment to peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and diplomacy but stressed its firm resolve to defend its sovereignty.
'Pakistan stands resolute in its intent and ability to safeguard its sovereignty against any aggression,' it added, pointing to Pakistan's robust response to India's recent strikes.
The statement concluded by suggesting that Indian leaders improve the quality of their diplomatic discourse. 'History will judge not by who shouted the loudest, but by who acted the wisest,' it said.
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