Jaishankar emphasizes: Politics should not dictate response to terror and extremism

In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that a country's response to terrorism should not be determined by political convenience. While not explicitly naming Canada, his remarks were seen as a veiled attack on the country amid an ongoing diplomatic row. Jaishankar also called for a fair and democratic global order, highlighting the need for rule-makers to treat rule-takers equally. He criticized the selective application of principles such as territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs. Additionally, Jaishankar urged the expansion of the United Nations Security Council and emphasized India's commitment to global cooperation and responsibility.