Jaishankar: Zero-Tolerance for Terrorism a Universal Norm, Societies Have Right to Defend
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News18•31-01-2026, 20:00
Jaishankar: Zero-Tolerance for Terrorism a Universal Norm, Societies Have Right to Defend
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that zero-tolerance for terrorism must be an uncompromising universal norm.
- •He stated that cross-border terrorism is unacceptable as it violates fundamental principles of international relations.
- •Jaishankar asserted that societies targeted by terrorism possess the right to defend themselves and will exercise it.
- •He highlighted the dramatic geopolitical changes in the Middle East, citing situations in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Syria, and Libya.
- •The minister called for strengthened international cooperation to combat terrorism, which he termed a "global scourge."
Why It Matters: Jaishankar advocates for universal zero-tolerance against terrorism and nations' right to self-defense.
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