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Jaishankar Rebukes Pakistani Journalist During UN Press Exchange
India’s foreign minister, S Jaishankar, was asked a challenging question by a Pakistani journalist.
The question concerned accusations that India supports terrorism in Pakistan.
One report also connected the question to allegations involving Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Jaishankar rejected the accusation and criticized Pakistan in his reply.
The exchange happened at the United Nations in New York.
India’s UN representative said the answer was clear.
Jaishankar had been at the UN to discuss attacks on ships and dangers faced by sailors.
He said attacks on commercial ships and their crews cannot be justified.
S Jaishankar sharply responded to a Pakistani journalist who questioned India over alleged terrorism sponsorship.
Jaishankar replied, “A terrorist country is asking me that question? Come on.”
The exchange occurred at the United Nations headquarters after a press briefing with Liberia’s foreign minister.
India’s UN representative Harish Parvathaneni told the journalist that Jaishankar’s response was clear.
Jaishankar was in New York discussing attacks on commercial shipping and the safety of seafarers.
- Who
- India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, a Pakistani journalist, and India’s UN representative Harish Parvathaneni were involved; Liberia’s Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti also attended the press interaction.
- What
- Jaishankar sharply rejected a question accusing India of sponsoring terrorism and responded by calling Pakistan a terrorist country.
- Where
- At the United Nations headquarters in New York.
- When
- On Friday, during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
- Why
- The exchange followed a question from a Pakistani journalist during a press interaction on shipping safety and broader India-Pakistan terrorism allegations.
Pakistan’s Allegation
India’s Rebuttal
Terrorism accusations
Pakistan’s Allegation
The Pakistani question accused India of sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan; one report linked it to allegations involving US-based Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
India’s Rebuttal
Jaishankar rejected the accusation and responded that it was being raised by a terrorist country.
Use of the UN forum
Pakistan’s Allegation
The question brought a bilateral terrorism dispute into a press interaction at the UN General Assembly.
India’s Rebuttal
Indian users praised Jaishankar’s reply and accused Pakistan of trying to promote its narrative at an international forum.
Key facts
- Main speaker
- S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister
- Questioner
- A Pakistani journalist or representative, according to the reports
- Location
- United Nations headquarters, New York
- Reported response
- “A terrorist country is asking me that question? Come on.”
- Related UN discussion
- Safety and security of shipping and seafarers
- Other official present
- Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Liberia’s Foreign Minister
- Related exchange
- An Indian journalist had earlier asked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif when Pakistan would stop harbouring terrorists
Quotes
Pakistani journalist
Journalist who questioned Jaishankar at the UN
“You have heard your reply. You have heard your response, loud and clear.”
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“When will your government stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan?”
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Sources
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