'Pakistan Must Release The Indian Land Captured,' Says S. Jaishankar | ABP News

On September 28, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that resolving the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) is now paramount in the context of India-Pakistan relations. He emphasized that Pakistan's policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed and that it will face consequences for its actions. Addressing the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Jaishankar highlighted that only one issue remains to be resolved between India and Pakistan: that Pakistan must vacate the illegally occupied Indian territory and abandon its long-term involvement in terrorism. Jaishankar remarked, “Pakistan is reaping the consequences of its actions,” asserting that the evils perpetrated by the nation are now consuming its own society. He stated, “Many countries fall behind due to circumstances beyond their control, but some countries intentionally make decisions that lead to disastrous results. The best example of this is our neighboring country, Pakistan.” He further clarified India's position: “We heard some bizarre statements yesterday on this platform. Therefore, I want to make India’s position clear. Pakistan's policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed, and there is no hope of escaping punishment. On the contrary, there will certainly be consequences for its actions.” Jaishankar also directed his comments toward China, emphasizing that there is only one issue left to resolve between India and Pakistan: Pakistan must vacate the illegally occupied Indian territory and renounce its long-standing ties to terrorism. He stressed that terrorism is contrary to all beliefs and must be firmly opposed in all its forms and manifestations. He urged that political reasons should not obstruct the United Nations from imposing sanctions on global terrorists. This statement came in the backdrop of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's address to the General Assembly on September 26, during which he raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, mentioning Article 370 and the Hizbul terrorist Burhan Wani in his speech lasting over 20 minutes.