At a press briefing on Friday, Jaishankar cut off a Pakistani reporter who tried to ask about terrorism. The exchange unfolded amid India’s High‑Level Week in New York, with the minister interjecting, “a terrorist country is asking me that question,” before moving on.
Jaishankar’s comments came after a long row with Islamabad over cross‑border attacks. In April, India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps in Pakistan following the Pahalgam bombing that left 26 civilians dead. The Indian government has repeatedly demanded that Pakistan take credible action against its extremist elements.
The briefing ran alongside a session with Liberia’s Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, part of a Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers. The UN forum focused on maritime security amid rising piracy and terrorism threats in the Indo‑Pacific.
Jaishankar is scheduled to speak at the High‑Level Session on Saturday, where he will likely reiterate India’s demand for Pakistan to curb terrorism. Meanwhile, Islamabad has warned that any remarks about its sovereignty will be met with diplomatic retaliation.