'Political Interests Cannot Excuse Terrorism': Jaishankar’s Warning To The World Amid Global Unrests

News world 'Political Interests Cannot Excuse Terrorism': Jaishankar’s Warning To The World Amid Global Unrests

Last Updated:October 25, 2026, 16:09 IST

Amid Ukraine war and West Asia conflict, Jaishankar warned that conflicts in any part of the world could affect global peace.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday reiterated India’s position that terrorism cannot be used as an “instrument of statecraft", saying there can be no justification or rationalisation for the threat. He called on countries across the world to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism and act with greater determination to tackle it.

Speaking at an event in New Delhi to mark the 75th anniversary of the Chinmaya Mission, Jaishankar also warned that conflicts in any part of the world could affect global peace. Referring to the ongoing wars in Ukraine and West Asia, he stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.

‘Terrorism As Statecraft Is Unacceptable’

Jaishankar said some countries continued to tolerate terrorism because they had failed to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards it. He pointed out that certain nations placed political considerations above the lessons of history, without naming any country.

The minister reiterated that using terrorism as a tool of state policy was unacceptable and could not be defended under any circumstances. He called for a stronger international response to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

Jaishankar also urged countries to recognise that terrorism was a shared threat and that tackling it required greater collective resolve. He emphasised that nations must move beyond political considerations and demonstrate a firm commitment to countering terrorism.

His remarks underlined India’s position that terrorism should not be accepted or justified as a means of pursuing state interests.

‘War Anywhere Threatens Peace Everywhere’

Jaishankar also spoke about the wider consequences of conflicts taking place across the world, highlighting the links between global political and economic developments.

“War anywhere threatens peace everywhere," the minister said, warning that conflicts in one region could have implications for peace elsewhere.

Referring to the ongoing wars in Ukraine and West Asia, he said India shared the broader international view that dialogue and diplomacy remained the only way to resolve the two major conflicts.

The minister stressed the need to protect peace at a time when several parts of the world were witnessing conflict. His remarks highlighted how wars could pose challenges beyond the countries directly involved.

Call For Greater Global Resolve

Jaishankar described terrorism as another major threat to international peace and called for a stronger global effort to confront it. He said countries needed to show zero tolerance towards terrorism rather than allow political considerations to shape their response.

He reiterated that terrorism could neither be justified nor rationalised and that its use as an instrument of statecraft was unacceptable.

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