Karma for Pak, GDP measured in radicalisation, export in terrorism: Foreign Minister Jaishankar crisp fries Pakistan at UNGA, read top quotes

On Saturday (28th September), External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar blasted Pakistan for sponsoring and carrying out terrorism against its neighbours including India. Slamming the Islamic nation, Jaishankar said, “Pakistan’s GDP can be measured in terms of radicalisation and exports in the form of terrorism”.

Notably, he made these remarks while delivering his address at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. 

Jaishankar said, “Many countries get left behind due to circumstances beyond their control. But some make conscious choices with disastrous consequences. A premier example is our neighbour, Pakistan. Unfortunately, their misdeeds affect others as well, especially the neighbourhood.”

He slammed Pakistan saying, “When this polity instils such fanaticism among its people, its GDP can only be measured in terms of radicalisation and its exports in the form of terrorism.”

He further stated, “Today, we see the ills it sought to visit on others consume its own society. It can’t blame the world; this is only karma.”

Top quotes by EAM Dr. S Jaishankar

Coming down heavily on Pakistan, Dr. S Jaishankar said that its cross-border terror policy won’t succeed. 

He emphasised, “And it can have no expectation of impunity. On the contrary, actions will certainly have consequences. The issue to be resolved between us is now only the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory by Pakistan. And of course the abandonment of Pakistan’s long standing attachment to terrorism.”

He also condemned terrorism asserting that all its forms and “manifestations” should be opposed. 

Dr. Jaishankar stressed, “Terrorism is antithetical of everything that the world stands for. All its forms and manifestations must be resolutely opposed. The sanctioning of global terrorists by the United Nations should also not be impeded for political reasons.” 

The Minister further said, “If we are to ensure global security and stability, then it is essential that those who seek to lead, set the right example. Nor can we countenance egregious violations of our basic tenets.”   

He also urged the global community to respect international law stating,”The UN is a testimony to the agreed principles and shared objectives of the world order. Respect for international law and commitments are among the foremost in that regard.”

Further in his address, Jaishankar said, “Democratising global production, building resilient supply chains, ensuring trusted digital services, and espousing an open-source culture, all these promote widespread prosperity. There are economic answers, just as there are social ones.”

Regarding the ongoing global conflicts, the Foreign Minister said, “Whether it is the war in Ukraine or the conflict in Gaza, the international community seeks urgent solutions. These sentiments must be acknowledged and acted upon.” 

“In truth, the world stands fractious, polarized and frustrated. Conversations have become difficult; agreements even more so. This is surely not what the founders of the United Nations would have wanted of us,” the minister added.