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Economic Times
3 days ago
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- Economic Times
HL: Jaishankar: ‘Terrorism epicentres no longer immune' as India responds strongly
At the Convocation Ceremony of Foreign National Students at Parul University, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar discussed India's stance on terrorism, emphasising the country's zero tolerance for terrorist activities. He stated that India's resolve has strengthened over time and that terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to action. Show more 04:45 02:06 02:38 02:11 04:35 03:02 03:27 05:31 02:58 03:15 13:50 07:44 04:03 02:44 03:50 05:34 03:09 13:07 09:54 10:09 06:39 03:01 02:22 05:06 06:56 02:14 04:53 03:32
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We will never give in to nuclear blackmail": EAM Jaishankar at Vadodara
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], May 31 (ANI): Emphasising that safeguarding the nation's interests remains paramount, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hit out at Pakistan asserting that India will never succumb to any form of nuclear blackmail. Addressing the Convocation Ceremony of Foreign National Students at Parul University in Gujarat's Vadodara, EAM S. Jaishankar said that New Delhi's zero tolerance for terrorism has been manifested today through its actions. 'We will never give in to nuclear blackmail. Whatever decisions have to be taken in India's national interests are taken and will continue to be taken,' he said. He termed April's Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, including a Nepali national, an attempt to devastate the tourism economy of Jammu and Kashmir and an evil desire to sow the seeds of religious discord. 'Recently, we saw an attempt to devastate the tourism economy of Jammu and Kashmir and an evil desire to sow the seeds of religious discord. The barbarity of the killings required an exemplary response, which was delivered... It is imperative that those who sponsor, nurture, and utilise terrorism for their ends are made to pay a high cost. That it warranted a forceful response, even after the 26/11 attack in Mumbai in 2008, is widely acknowledged,' Jaishankar added. 'But times have changed, and our resolve is much stronger now. Terrorism epicentres are no longer immune. India's zero tolerance for terrorism has been manifested today through its actions...' said Jaishankar. Further stressing the issues of the Global South, the EAM said, 'There are also other pressing challenges faced by the world especially our brothers and sisters of the Global South. We all realised during the COVID Pandemic how much our health security depended on others. The Ukraine conflict brought home the vulnerability of energy security. The shortage of fertilisers and scarcity of food grains left many economies deeply impacted.' He spoke about the imperative of stronger international cooperation in a more diverse and pluralistic world, and New Delhi's outlook driven by the ethos of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam. He also highlighted India's strong advocacy for the Global South, rooted in shared history and common aspirations. Notably, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Terror Sponsors Will Pay Heavy Price': Jaishankar Warns Pakistan Against Nuclear Blackmail Again
/ May 31, 2025, 12:04PM IST In a no-holds-barred statement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared that India will never bow to nuclear blackmail and those who support terrorism will face exemplary retaliation. Addressing foreign students at Gujarat's Parul University, Jaishankar spoke strongly in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor—India's massive military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, including tourists. He emphasized India's zero tolerance approach to terrorism and warned that epicenters like Bahawalpur and Muridke will no longer be immune. His speech comes as global powers begin aligning with India's right to defend itself.#jaishankar #operationsindoor #nuclearblackmail #pakistan #india #terrorismexposed #pokstrikes #indiaresponds #bahawalpur #muridke #pahalgamattack #zeroTolerance #toibharat
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
EAM Jaishankar talks to Cyprus counterpart, appreciates support for backing India's fight against terrorism
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday discussed ways of strengthening the India-Cyprus bilateral relationship with the West Asian nation's Foreign Affairs Minister, Constantinos Kombos. The EAM also expressed appreciation for Cyprus for backing India's fight against terrorism. Taking to X, the External Affairs Minister wrote: "Warm conversation with FM @ckombos of Cyprus. Discussed strengthening our bilateral partnership as well as India - EU ties. Appreciate the support consistently extended by Cyprus in combatting terrorism." The conversation between the two leaders assume significance as it came at a time when India has been sending its team of MPs to multiple countries as a part of Operation Sindoor outreach. The visits are a part of India's global diplomatic outreach campaign to highlight the significance of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Cyprus in 1962, bilateral relations between both nations have been traditionally very close and friendly. Besides, Cyprus has supported India on several crucial issues, including India's election to UNSC, the India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement, the NSG and the IAEA, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) notes. Cyprus also supported India post-Shakti series of nuclear tests and on the issues of the Pulwama terrorist attack, says the MEA. There have been several goodwill gestures between India and Cyprus, marking their special regard and gratitude for each other. The MEA notes India has named an avenue in Delhi in honour of Archbishop Makarios, the first President of Cyprus. "Cyprus issued two postal stamps on the occasion of Centenary Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 1970," it says. Apart from that, a bust of the 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi was installed in the garden of the Parliament of Cyprus in 1972 and the avenue in the front of bust was named as 'Jawaharlal Nehru Avenue' in 1983. In a heartwarming gesture underlining the close relations between the two nations, in 2019, Cyprus issued a commemorative stamp on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. Taking the close ties between India and Cyprus into consideration, the latest conversation between S. Jaishankar and Constantinos Kombos holds importance as the subject of terrorism was also touched upon during the talks, with the Indian minister acknowledging the West Asian nation's constant support towards combatting terrorism.
India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
EAM Jaishankar Holds Bilateral Talks With Cyprus Counterpart, Lauds Anti-Terrorism Cooperation
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar held talks with Cyprus' Foreign Affairs Minister, Constantinos Kombos, to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. He also thanked Cyprus for its support in India's fight against terrorism. This meeting coincides with India's ongoing diplomatic outreach campaign as part of Operation Sindoor, where Indian MPs are visiting various countries to highlight India's efforts to combat Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism. Taking to X, the External Affairs Minister wrote: "Warm conversation with FM @ckombos of Cyprus. Discussed strengthening our bilateral partnership as well as India-EU ties. Appreciate the support consistently extended by Cyprus in combating terrorism." Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Cyprus in 1962, bilateral relations between both nations have been traditionally very close and friendly. Besides, Cyprus has supported India on several crucial issues, including India's election to the UNSC, the India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement, the NSG and the IAEA, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) notes. Cyprus also supported India's post-Shakti series of nuclear tests, and on the issues of the Pulwama terrorist attack, says the MEA. There have been several goodwill gestures between India and Cyprus, marking their special regard and gratitude for each other. The MEA notes India has named an avenue in Delhi in honour of Archbishop Makarios, the first President of Cyprus. "Cyprus issued two postal stamps on the occasion of the Centenary Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 1970," it says. Apart from that, a bust of the 'Father of the Nation', Mahatma Gandhi, was installed in the garden of the Parliament of Cyprus in 1972, and the avenue in front of the bust was named 'Jawaharlal Nehru Avenue' in 1983. In a heartwarming gesture underlining the close relations between the two nations, in 2019, Cyprus issued a commemorative stamp on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. Taking into consideration the close ties between India and Cyprus, the latest conversation between S. Jaishankar and Constantinos Kombos holds importance, as the subject of terrorism was also touched upon during the talks, with the Indian minister acknowledging the West Asian nation's constant support in combating terrorism. (With Inputs from IANS)
