PM Modi Praises Foreign Minister S Jaishankar for Speech on Operation Sindoor

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India's foreign policy under the leadership of Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has successfully united the world against terrorism in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising Jaishankar's detailed speech on Operation Sindoor in Parliament on Monday. Modi shared the YouTube link of Jaishankar's speech on X (formerly Twitter) and commended him for highlighting India's perspective on fighting terrorism through Operation Sindoor. The speech was also termed "outstanding" by Modi, who stated that it showcased how the world has clearly heard India's stance on combating terrorism.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's detailed speech on Operation Sindoor in Parliament on Monday, hailing India's foreign policy for uniting the world against terrorism in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
  • Jaishankar's speech underlined the statements given by international groupings like the Quad and BRICS in the aftermath of the attack, wherein they condemned the act of terrorism.
  • The Quad had issued a statement unequivocally condemning all acts of terrorism or violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations.
  • BRICS, which includes countries such as China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Iran, and Egypt, also condemned the attack and reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism.
  • Jaishankar introduced a new five-point approach, which states that "terror and good neighborliness cannot co-exist" and "blood and water cannot flow together."
  • The approach aims to confine bilateral talks to terrorism and refuses to give in to nuclear blackmail.
  • Jaishankar stated that India's military response to the Pahalgam attack has created a "new normal" for fighting cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

Statistics:

  • Leaders from the Quad grouping (United States, Japan, Australia, and India) issued a joint statement unequivocally condemning all acts of terrorism.
  • BRICS countries, which include China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Iran, and Egypt, condemned the terrorist attack and reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism.
  • Pakistan is accused of being the source of cross-border terrorism in the region.
  • India has reportedly created a "new normal" for fighting cross-border terrorism since its military response to the Pahalgam attack.

Sources:

  • Times Now News
  • X (formerly Twitter) (@narendramodi)
  • Lok Sabha Parliamentary Proceedings