Key Conspirators Of 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack Remain Protected, Unpunished: S Jaishankar

Jaishankar said, the UNSC has "regrettably" been unable to act in some cases when it comes to proscribing some terrorists because of "political considerations".

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said key conspirators and planners of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks continue to remain protected and unpunished, as reported by the news agency PTI.

Jaishankar who was speaking at a special meeting on 'Countering the Use of New and Emerging Technologies for Terrorist Purposes' said, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has "regrettably" been unable to act in some cases when it comes to proscribing some terrorists because of "political considerations".

"The key conspirators and the planners of 26/11 terror attacks continue to remain protected and unpunished," PTI quoted Jaishankar as saying. This undermines the collective credibility and collective interest, he said.

Jaishankar paid tributes to the victims who lost their lives in the 26/11 terror attack at Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, along with Michael Moussa, Gabonese Foreign minister and president of the UNSC. Jaishakar said the "shocking" terror attack was an attack not just on Mumbai, but on the international community.

Earlier on Thursday, Jaishankar said that efforts are being made to get Hindi recognized as an official language at United Nations. He said that though progress has been made in that direction it will take some time.

"You would know Hindi is being used in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). As far as the use of Hindi in its headquarters is concerned, we have an MoU with them, they are using it in social media and newsletters. It will take some time in expanding this. It is not so easy that a language is introduced in the UN process," Jaishankar said at an event in New Delhi, as reported by the news agency ANI.

"Work is being done on it, progress has been made and it is our expectation that this will move forward," he added.

Jaishankar also launched the logo and website of Vishwa Hindi Diwas along with V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Permanent Secretary for Fijian Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts Anjeela Jokhan. Fiji will be hosting the 12th World Hindi Conference next year from February 15-17, 2023, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said at the event.

(With agencies’ Inputs)