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India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Not Pak, it's India vs Terroristan: S Jaishankar's big attack on Islamabad
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday sharply criticised Pakistan during his official visit to Brussels, labelling it "Terroristan" while urging the international community to adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward terrorism and nuclear blackmail. Speaking at a joint press conference with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, Jaishankar said the current situation should not be viewed as a conflict between two states, but as India's response to is not a conflict between two states. This is actually a response to the threat and practice of terrorism. So, I would urge you not to think of it as India-Pakistan, but think of it as 'India-Terroristan'," Jaishankar said there was a need for global cooperation on counterterrorism, and called for collective resistance to nuclear intimidation. "We strongly believe that there should be zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In that context, it is also essential that we never yield to nuclear blackmail. This is a shared and interconnected challenge for the global community, and it is imperative that there is strong international cooperation and understanding on the matter," he External Affairs Minister's remarks come after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives and escalated tensions between India and retaliation, India launched precision strikes on terror infrastructure located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7 under Operation to Politico, Jaishankar warned that India would retaliate forcefully if provoked again. "We are not going to live with it. So our message to them is that if you continue to do the kind of barbaric acts which they did in April, then there is going to be retribution, and that retribution will be against the terrorist organisations and the terrorist leadership," he added that India's response would not be constrained by geography. "We don't care where they are. If they are deep in Pakistan, we will go deep into Pakistan."While the latest flare-up between the two nuclear-armed neighbours has subsided, Jaishankar maintained that the core issues remain unresolved. He said Pakistan is "a country very steeped in its use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy".When asked whether the factors that led to last month's conflict still exist, he replied, "If you call the commitment to terrorism a source of tension, absolutely, it is."Jaishankar also addressed India's military response, stating that the damage inflicted by Indian forces, including fighter jets and missiles, was significantly greater than what India sustained. "As far as I'm concerned, how effective the Rafale was or frankly, how effective other systems were - to me the proof of the pudding are the destroyed and disabled airfields on the Pakistani side," he claimed that Pakistan was forced to seek peace only after India disabled its key airfields. "The fighting stopped on the 10th for one reason and one reason only, which was that, on the 10th morning, we hit these eight Pakistani, the main eight Pakistani airfields and disabled them," he said, citing satellite imagery available on Google that shows damaged runways and part of its diplomatic efforts following the April 22 attack, India dispatched seven multi-party delegations to 33 global capitals to brief international partners about Pakistan's role in fostering terrorism and to highlight India's measured yet firm his week-long Europe tour, Jaishankar is scheduled to hold discussions with leaders from the European Union, Belgium, and France, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and reaffirm India's position against InMust Watch
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India for balanced and ambitious FTA with EU, says EAM S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India supports the goal of concluding an "ambitious and balanced" India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year. He also said the India-Pakistan conflict should not be seen from the prism of one between two nation states but as one between 'India and Terroristan'. Currently on a visit to Belgium and Luxembourg, Jaishankar addressed a joint press briefing in Brussels with High Representative of the EU Kaja Kallas. He said that stabilising and de-risking the world economy is a strategic priority for India, which includes building more resilient, and reliable supply chains, building trust and transparency in digital interactions. The external affairs minister said creating stronger technological and economic partnerships between major players has acquired even greater value. 'It is with that perspective that we support the goal of concluding an ambitious and balanced India-EU FTA by the end of the year,' Jaishankar said. He also called for an early meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council. To a question on the recent India-Pakistan conflict, the external affairs minister said the conflict is not between two states per se, 'but actually a response to the threat and to the practise of terrorism'. 'I would urge you to not think of it as India-Pakistan (conflict), but think of it as India-Terroristan.' Jaishankar said that there must be zero tolerance to terrorism in all its forms, and in that context it is also essential that we never yield to nuclear blackmail. He said it is imperative that there is strong international cooperation and understanding on the matter. Jaishankar also met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels and praised her 'strong condemnation' of the Pahalgam attack and solidarity in combating terrorism. During the meeting, Jaishankar and von der Leyen discussed efforts to deepen the India-EU partnership. '(We) Agreed on the potential benefits of stronger cooperation in trade, technology, connectivity and security for both our regions,' Jaishankar posted on X. In her post on X, Von der Leyen said, 'The EU-India strategic partnership is getting stronger.' 'We're working on a Strategic Agenda based on growth with an ambitious FTA, tech & innovation and security & defence. I look forward to adopting it with (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi at our next Summit.' In June 2022, India and the 27-nation bloc resumed negotiations for a comprehensive FTA, an investment protection agreement and a pact on Geographical Indications after a gap of over eight years. The negotiations stalled in 2013 due to differences over the level of opening up of the markets. On February 28, the Indian Prime Minister and European Commission chief agreed to seal the much-awaited free trade deal by the end of this year. Jaishankar also called on Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever and King Philippe of Belgium. In another post on X, the external affairs minister said it was 'good to meet' David McAllister, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, Sandro Gozi, Chair of the Delegation to EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly, and Greek parliamentarian Nikos Papandreou. During his week-long tour of Europe, Jaishankar will also hold talks with leaders of the European Union and France to boost bilateral ties and reaffirm India's policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism. In an interview to Politico on Monday, Jaishankar said that India's fighter aircraft and missiles had inflicted far more extensive damage on the Pakistani Air Force than vice versa, forcing Pakistan to sue for peace. 'As far I'm concerned, how effective the Rafale was or frankly, how effective other systems were -- to me the proof of the pudding are the destroyed and disabled airfields on the Pakistani side,' he said. 'The fighting stopped on the 10th for one reason and one reason only, which was that on the 10th morning, we hit these eight Pakistani, the main eight Pakistani airfields and disabled them,' he said, adding that images are available in Google showing runways and those hangars which have taken the hit.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India supports balanced and ambitious EU FTA, says EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India supports the goal of concluding an "ambitious and balanced" India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year. He also said the India-Pakistan conflict should not be seen from the prism of one between two nation states but as one between 'India and Terroristan'. Currently on a visit to Belgium and Luxembourg, Jaishankar addressed a joint press briefing in Brussels with High Representative of the EU Kaja Kallas. He said that stabilising and de-risking the world economy is a strategic priority for India, which includes building more resilient, and reliable supply chains, building trust and transparency in digital interactions. The external affairs minister said creating stronger technological and economic partnerships between major players has acquired even greater value. 'It is with that perspective that we support the goal of concluding an ambitious and balanced India-EU FTA by the end of the year,' Jaishankar said. He also called for an early meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council. To a question on the recent India-Pakistan conflict, the external affairs minister said the conflict is not between two states per se, 'but actually a response to the threat and to the practise of terrorism'. 'I would urge you to not think of it as India-Pakistan (conflict), but think of it as India-Terroristan.' Jaishankar said that there must be zero tolerance to terrorism in all its forms, and in that context it is also essential that we never yield to nuclear blackmail. He said it is imperative that there is strong international cooperation and understanding on the matter. Jaishankar also met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels and praised her 'strong condemnation' of the Pahalgam attack and solidarity in combating terrorism. During the meeting, Jaishankar and von der Leyen discussed efforts to deepen the India-EU partnership. '(We) Agreed on the potential benefits of stronger cooperation in trade, technology, connectivity and security for both our regions,' Jaishankar posted on X. In her post on X, Von der Leyen said, 'The EU-India strategic partnership is getting stronger.' 'We're working on a Strategic Agenda based on growth with an ambitious FTA, tech & innovation and security & defence. I look forward to adopting it with (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi at our next Summit.' In June 2022, India and the 27-nation bloc resumed negotiations for a comprehensive FTA, an investment protection agreement and a pact on Geographical Indications after a gap of over eight years. The negotiations stalled in 2013 due to differences over the level of opening up of the markets. On February 28, the Indian Prime Minister and European Commission chief agreed to seal the much-awaited free trade deal by the end of this year. Jaishankar also called on Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever and King Philippe of Belgium. In another post on X, the external affairs minister said it was 'good to meet' David McAllister, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, Sandro Gozi, Chair of the Delegation to EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly, and Greek parliamentarian Nikos Papandreou. During his week-long tour of Europe, Jaishankar will also hold talks with leaders of the European Union and France to boost bilateral ties and reaffirm India's policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism. In an interview to Politico on Monday, Jaishankar said that India's fighter aircraft and missiles had inflicted far more extensive damage on the Pakistani Air Force than vice versa, forcing Pakistan to sue for peace. 'As far I'm concerned, how effective the Rafale was or frankly, how effective other systems were -- to me the proof of the pudding are the destroyed and disabled airfields on the Pakistani side,' he said. 'The fighting stopped on the 10th for one reason and one reason only, which was that on the 10th morning, we hit these eight Pakistani, the main eight Pakistani airfields and disabled them,' he said, adding that images are available in Google showing runways and those hangars which have taken the hit.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Jaishankar calls on EU to view Pakistan issue as India vs 'Terroristan'
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on the European Union to view the conflict with Pakistan as India vs " Terroristan '' as he highlighted India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. During a joint press conference with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in Brussels, Jaishankar was asked about the India-Pakistan conflict in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack . "This is not a conflict between two states per se. This is actually a response to the threat and to the practice of terrorism. So, I would urge you not to think of it as India-Pakistan, but 'India-Terroristan', you will then appreciate it," he replied. Jaishankar stressed that India strongly believes that there must be zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. "In that context, it is also essential that we never yield to nuclear blackmail. This is a shared and interconnected challenge for the global community and it is imperative that there is strong international cooperation and understanding on the matter," he said. Live Events Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives. India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. The on-ground hostilities from the Indian and Pakistan sides that lasted for four days ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10. Jaishankar was joined by Kallas for the First Strategic Dialogue between India and the EU, during which they held productive discussions on deepening cooperation in defence, maritime security, counter-terrorism, cyber & AI, space and defence industry collaborations. He told reporters that they had a "very open and productive meeting" covering areas of defence and security, maritime security, cyber and space. He also reiterated plans to conclude an "ambitious and balanced" India-EU FTA by the end of the year. "It is apparent that the world order is in the midst of a profound change. These trends have intensified in many ways. We have without doubt entered an era of multipolarity and strategic autonomy," he said. "As two important poles of that emerging reality, there is a powerful place for India and the European Union to forge deeper ties. Working towards that goal requires intensified cooperation in many domains," he said. "At its core is a strong political and strategic rapport that is built on both our entities being political democracies, market economies and pluralistic societies. Naturally, how we look at the world and its challenges are shaped by history, geography, development levels and experience. "There will be situations when our perspectives may not be entirely identical, that is understandable, but what is important is that we expand common ground and understanding and enhance levels of trust," he added. Jaishankar said he had exchanged views on the global order with the EU High Representative and will be discussing the situation in Europe, including a deeper exchange on the Ukraine conflict, West Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Indo-Pacific, among others in further discussions. "I am confident that this will be useful and productive. Stabilising and de-risking the international economy is today a strategic priority for us. This has many dimensions, including building more resilient and reliable supply chains as well as increasing trust and transparency in digital interactions, creating stronger economic and technology partnerships between major players, we believe, has acquired even greater value. "It is with that perspective that we support the goal of concluding an ambitious and balanced India-EU-FTA by the end of the year. We also see great benefit in holding an early meeting of the Trade and Technology Council." During his week-long tour of Europe, Jaishankar will also hold talks with leaders of France to boost bilateral ties and reaffirm India's policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
EU backs India's response to Pahalgam attack, says nuclear threats can't pay off
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday received the European Union (EU)'s backing for holding to account those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack and for countering 'nuclear threats', as external affairs minister S Jaishankar and EU foreign policy and security chief Kaja Kallas held the first ministerial strategic dialogue. The two sides agreed during the talks in Brussels to hold their next counter-terrorism dialogue and the first round of a new dialogue on space cooperation in the autumn. Kallas said the new strategic dialogue paves the way for deeper defence cooperation, while Jaishankar called for deeper ties between India and the EU as two important poles in an era of strategic autonomy. Jaishankar, on a week-long visit to Belgium and France, outlined India's new approach to combating terrorism at a news conference with Kallas. 'We strongly believe that there must be zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In that context, it is also essential that we never yield to nuclear blackmail,' he said, in an obvious reference to Pakistan. He sought 'strong international cooperation and understanding' on terrorism, describing it as a 'shared and interconnected challenge for the global community'. Kallas reiterated the EU's 'strong condemnation' of the Pahalgam terror attack and said: 'Those responsible must be held accountable. India has the right to protect its citizens in accordance with international law.' She added that 'nuclear threats cannot pay off'. Kallas described such threats as a 'mutual concern' and said: 'We see different actors - in our case, Russia - using these nuclear threats and also we see other actors in the world using this.' Jaishankar asserted that last month's clashes between India and Pakistan were 'not a conflict between two states per se'. He added, 'This is actually a response to the threat and to the practice of terrorism. I would urge you - don't think of it as India-Pakistan, think of it as India-Terroristan. You will then appreciate it.' Kallas expressed regret for the 'tragic loss of lives in India and Pakistan' and said the EU 'supports continued talks between India and Pakistan to reduce tensions [as] no one stands to gain from renewed conflicts in the region'. Jaishankar's meetings with interlocutors from Belgium and the EU have focused on India's new approach to fighting cross-border terrorism supported by Pakistan, and the rationale behind last month's military strikes on terrorist infrastructure in territories controlled by Pakistan. The strikes conducted under Operation Sindoor on May 7 triggered four days of intense clashes that saw India and Pakistan using drones, missiles and other long-range weapons against each other. The clashes raised global concerns about an all-out war before the two sides reached an understanding on halting military actions on May 10. The first India-EU strategic dialogue focused on deepening cooperation in defence, maritime security, counter-terrorism, cyber issues, AI, space and defence industry collaboration. The two sides also exchanged perspectives on the Indo-Pacific, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the situation in West Asia. 'Europe and India face many of the same challenges. Terrorism, military build-ups and violations of international law affect both of us,' Kallas said. 'In today's contested global landscape, it is more important [than ever] to build strong and trusted partnerships. The EU is a reliable, predictable and credible partner for India.' The two sides agreed to hold their next counter-terrorism dialogue in the autumn. Kallas said EU-India cooperation on counter-terrorism has grown stronger, with both sides working together on information-sharing, capacity building and joint efforts to combat terror financing. They also agreed to establish a new dialogue on space cooperation that will cover satellite navigation and security, with the first session to be held in the autumn. India and the EU already have access to each other's data from earth observation satellites. Jaishankar noted that the world order is undergoing a profound change and has entered an era of multipolarity and strategic autonomy. 'As two important poles of that emerging reality, there is a powerful case for India and the EU to forge deeper ties,' he said. Kallas and Jaishankar also reiterated the commitment of India and the EU to finalising a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year. The decision to conclude the FTA within this year was made at a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in February. Stabilising and derisking the international economy is a priority for India, Jaishankar said. This includes building more resilient and reliable supply chains, increasing trust and transparency in digital interactions, and creating stronger economic and technology partnerships. 'It is with that perspective that we support the goal of concluding an ambitious and balanced India-EU FTA by the end of the year,' he said. Jaishankar also held a separate meeting with Von der Leyen before his talks with Kallas. 'Welcomed her strong condemnation of terrorist attack in Pahalgam and solidarity in combating terrorism,' he said in a social media post. 'Discussed efforts underway to deepen the India-EU partnership. Agreed on the potential benefits of stronger cooperation in trade, technology, connectivity and security for both our regions,' he added.
