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Jaishankar Bluntly Responds to Question from Terrorist Country at UN Briefing
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 02:17 PM
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During a UN briefing, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was asked a question by a delegation from a country India designates as a terrorist state. He replied, "A terrorist country is asking me that question?"
At a United Nations briefing in New York, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was approached by a delegation from a country that India has designated as a terrorist state. The delegation posed a question regarding India’s foreign policy stance on a matter of international security.
Jaishankar’s response was brief and pointed. He answered, "A terrorist country is asking me that question?" The remark was delivered in a calm yet firm tone, underscoring India’s stance on the issue.
The comment drew attention from other delegations present at the session, with several observers noting the minister’s directness. While no official statement from the questioned country was released, the exchange highlighted the ongoing tensions surrounding India’s diplomatic engagements.
India’s foreign ministry has reiterated that it will continue to engage with all states on matters of mutual interest, while maintaining a clear position on security and counter‑terrorism matters.
Jaishankar’s response was brief and pointed. He answered, "A terrorist country is asking me that question?" The remark was delivered in a calm yet firm tone, underscoring India’s stance on the issue.
The comment drew attention from other delegations present at the session, with several observers noting the minister’s directness. While no official statement from the questioned country was released, the exchange highlighted the ongoing tensions surrounding India’s diplomatic engagements.
India’s foreign ministry has reiterated that it will continue to engage with all states on matters of mutual interest, while maintaining a clear position on security and counter‑terrorism matters.