External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that India has zero tolerance for terrorism and will never give in to nuclear blackmail. He also said that India values Germany’s understanding that every nation has the right to defend itself against terrorism.
“I come to Berlin in the immediate aftermath of India responding to the Pahalgam terror attack. India has zero tolerance for terrorism. India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and India will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally. There should be no confusion in any quarter in that regard. We also value Germany’s understanding that every nation has the right to defend itself against terrorism…,” Jaishankar said as quoted by news agency ANI.
The recent statement by Jaishankar comes after Germany has come out resolutely behind India and its fight against terrorism under Operation Sindoor. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul while addressing a joint briefing with EAM Jaishankar in Berlin on Friday, said that India had every right to defend its against terrorism.
“…Germany will support any fight against terrorism. Terrorism must never have a place in the world, anywhere, and this is why we will support everyone who fights and has to fight terrorism. We very much appreciate that a ceasefire has been reached, and we hope that there will be a solution soon,” the German foreign minister was quoted as saying by ANI.
Jaishankar said that the world order is under considerable churn and the political uncertainty is as evident as the economic volatility.
“There are challenges posed by technology, especially AI which is a matter of priority for all of us. The answers lie in creating more resilient and reliable supply chains and indeed in promoting deeper trust and transparency in the digital domain. All of this clearly rests on stronger economic and people to people linkages and most important, a relationship led by a strong political commitment and strategic understanding,” news agency PTI posted on X.
The External Affairs Minister, Jaishankar, is in Berlin in the concluding leg of his three-nation tour to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany.
Earlier, Jaishankar conveyed India’s appreciation for Germany’s solidarity in the fight against terrorism.
“Honoured to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Berlin. Conveyed the best wishes of PM Narendra Modi. Look forward to working with his government to elevate and expand our Strategic Partnership. Appreciate Germany’s solidarity as India counters the challenge of terrorism,” Jaishankar posted on X.
