Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Jun 11: External affairs minister S Jaishankar has once again issued a sharp warning to Western nations, cautioning that Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism is not just India’s problem, but one that will eventually haunt the global community.

In an interview with Euractiv, Jaishankar emphasized that the India–Pakistan conflict should be viewed through the lens of terrorism, not bilateral rivalry. His comments come amid heightened tensions following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam and India’s swift counter-action under Operation Sindoor.

"This isn’t merely an India–Pakistan issue. It’s about terrorism. And that very same terrorism will eventually come back to haunt you," he said, slamming sections of the foreign media for framing India’s counter-terror operations as a "tit-for-tat" exchange.

During the interaction, the EAM also promoted stronger EU–India trade ties, stating that India offers a skilled workforce and a more dependable alternative to China.

Reiterating Pakistan’s role in fostering extremism, Jaishankar drew attention to history: “There was a man named Osama bin Laden. Why did he, of all people, feel safe living for years in a Pakistani military town, right next to their equivalent of West Point?”

Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, was killed in 2011 by US forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan—an episode that continues to raise questions about Pakistan’s ties to terrorist groups.

Jaishankar’s strong remarks come amid growing calls within India for global powers to stop overlooking Pakistan’s deep-rooted terror infrastructure and take a firm stand against its cross-border activities.