The primary condition for engaging in talks with Pakistan is that it must put an end to terrorism

Statement by the Indian Ambassador to the United Nations

India’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish

New York (USA) – India’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized that dialogue with Pakistan can only commence once it completely ends cross-border terrorism. He stated that India has long been a victim of such terrorism and reiterated the country’s zero-tolerance policy towards it. “Our primary issue with Pakistan is terrorism,” Harish asserted during a program organized by Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs on the theme ‘Responding to Major Global Challenges: The India Way.’

The first and foremost condition for bilateral talks with Pakistan is that it ends terrorism on its soil. – Indian Ambassador to the United Nations.

Pakistan feeds on creating and nurturing terrorists, and therefore it will never end terrorism.

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— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) November 20, 2024

When Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish was asked about Pakistan at the event, he stated,

India has lost faith in Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had initially attempted to reach out to Pakistan, but India has lost faith due to the continuous terrorist activities originating from Pakistan.

Terrorism is an ‘existential threat’ to humanity

India has long been a victim of both cross-border and global terrorism. Terrorism represents an ‘existential threat’ to humanity, transcending borders and nationalities.

Terrorism can only be addressed through international cooperation

Terrorism can only be effectively combated through international cooperation. India’s objective is to work alongside its global partners to tackle terrorism, as the country strives to prevent another catastrophic event like the 9/11 attacks or the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Editorial Perspective

Pakistan, as both the creator and supporter of terrorism, is unlikely to put an end to it. Consequently, India may need to take decisive action, akin to Israel’s approach, by entering Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to address the issue directly.