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From the platform of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has shown a mirror to the world on the issue of terrorism and global diplomacy. In his powerful speech given in New York, he exposed Pakistan by calling it ‘the main center of terrorism’ and a ‘serial practitioner’ without naming it. Along with this, he also warned China and other superpowers that playing with global rules and trade routes for geopolitical interests will no longer be tolerated.
Pakistan bluntly on terrorism: Drama will not work
Without naming Pakistan, the External Affairs Minister said in clear words that countries that promote terrorism or sponsor cross-border violence should now be held accountable on global forums. He said that talks of terrorism and friendship cannot go together. India has made it clear that the country will fully abide by its right to take every necessary step against terrorism for its security. Any attempt to normalize terrorism and avoid its consequences will no longer be successful.
Voice of Global South and indirect attack on China’s policies
During the speech, S Jaishankar also expressed serious concern over the global economy and misuse of modern technology. Without naming China, he said that the right to industrialization of developing countries and the ‘Global South’ is being undermined through non-market practices and market denial. Technology, which was once a ray of hope, is now becoming a source of worry and distrust. He also strongly criticized the tendency to disrupt supply chains and use resources as weapons.
Geopolitical crisis and danger looming before the world
Expressing concern over the current international situation, the Foreign Minister said that the world is today standing at the edge of an abyss. The brunt of wars and conflicts is being borne by those countries which have nothing to do with those conflicts. The world is going through a serious phase regarding food security, fuel, fertilizer and finance (4F crisis). Furthermore, he described the targeting of commercial vessels and seafarers in international waterways as completely unacceptable, which directly challenges global trade and stability.
Call for peace from Mahatma Gandhi’s message
At the end of his historic address, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar remembered the statue of Mahatma Gandhi installed outside the UN Headquarters and his message. He reminded the world that ‘there is no path to peace, but peace is the only path’. India once again reiterated that the time has come to leave behind the era of war and violence and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy, and global institutions must become more transparent and accountable.