𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐮𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥

Emphasizing the primacy of national interest, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar took a firm stance against Pakistan, stating that India will never bow to any kind of nuclear intimidation.

Speaking at the convocation ceremony for foreign students at Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, Jaishankar reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism. “We will never succumb to nuclear blackmail. Decisions made in India’s national interest have been and will continue to be pursued,” he asserted.

Referring to the April terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir — which claimed 26 lives, including that of a Nepali citizen — Jaishankar condemned it as an attempt to cripple the region’s tourism and spark communal unrest. “The brutality of the act demanded an exceptional response, and that response was delivered,” he said, adding that perpetrators and sponsors of terrorism must be made to bear significant consequences.

He further remarked that India’s approach to terrorism has evolved considerably since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, with a much firmer resolve today. “Terror hubs are no longer beyond reach. India’s zero-tolerance policy is now clearly visible through its decisive actions,” Jaishankar noted.

Turning attention to global issues, particularly those affecting the Global South, he stressed how the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine conflict, and disruptions in food and energy supplies exposed critical vulnerabilities. He called for deeper international cooperation rooted in diversity and pluralism, aligning with India’s vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world as one family.

Jaishankar also highlighted India’s active and principled leadership in advocating for the Global South, based on shared histories and collective goals.

He concluded by noting that India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a direct response to the Pahalgam attack.