Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Jaishankar Warns Pakistan on Terrorism
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar gave a speech at IIT Madras where he talked about India's neighbours.
He said India has the right to defend itself against terrorism, especially from Pakistan, which he called a 'bad neighbour'.
He also mentioned that India helps its neighbours during crises, like giving COVID vaccines and economic aid to Sri Lanka.
Jaishankar said that when India grows, its neighbours grow too.
He also talked about how India's vaccine distribution during the COVID pandemic helped many countries and made India's global reputation better.
He made it clear that India will do whatever it takes to protect itself from terrorism.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called Pakistan a 'bad neighbour' and emphasized India's right to defend itself against terrorism.
Jaishankar highlighted India's counter-terrorism operation, Operation Sindoor, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
He asserted that India's growth benefits its neighbours and that India invests in and helps its neighbours during crises.
Jaishankar mentioned India's significant role in providing COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries, enhancing its global stature.
He also discussed India's USD 4 billion economic aid package to Sri Lanka during its economic crisis.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
- What
- Delivered a speech on India's neighbourhood policy and terrorism at IIT Madras
- When
- January 2, 2026
- Where
- Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India
- Why
- To discuss India's stance on terrorism, neighbourhood policy, and its role in global vaccine distribution
India's Stance
Pakistan's Stance
Terrorism and Neighbourliness
India's Stance
India has the right to defend itself against terrorism and will exercise that right as it sees fit, especially against Pakistan, which it considers a 'bad neighbour' due to persistent terrorism.
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan has not publicly responded to Jaishankar's comments, but historically, it has denied allegations of sponsoring terrorism and maintains that it is a victim of terrorism itself.
Water Sharing Agreement
India's Stance
India argues that Pakistan cannot benefit from the Indus Water Treaty while continuing to support terrorism, as good neighbourliness is a two-way street.
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan likely maintains that the water-sharing agreement should be honored independently of political disputes.
- Event
- Speech by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at IIT Madras
- Date
- January 2, 2026
- Location
- Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India
- Key Speaker
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
- Operation Sindoor
- India's counter-terrorism operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
- Pahalgam Terror Attack
- April 2025 terror attack perpetrated by The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
- India's Vaccine Diplomacy
- India provided COVID-19 vaccines to many developing and underdeveloped countries, enhancing its global stature
- India's Economic Aid to Sri Lanka
- USD 4 billion package during Sri Lanka's economic crisis
Sources
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