Jaishankar, who has often described Pakistan as the “epicentre of terrorism’, in an interview to Austria’s nationwide broadcaster ORF on Monday additionally criticised European nations for not condemning the (terrorism) practices which have been happening for a number of many years.

“Because you are a diplomat, doesn’t mean you are untruthful. I could use much harsher words than epicentre. So believe me, considering what has been happening to us, I think epicentre is a very diplomatic word,” he stated whereas responding to a query on utilizing the phrase “epicentre of terrorism” for Pakistan.

“This is a country which has attacked the Parliament of India some years ago, which attacked the city of Mumbai, which went after hotels and foreign tourists, which every day sends terrorists across the border…,” Jaishankar stated, referring to Pakistan.

If the terrorist camps function in broad daylight in cities, with recruitment and financing, can you actually inform me that the Pakistani state doesn’t know what’s happening? Especially in the event that they’re being skilled in military-level fight ways?” Jaishankar stated.

“So, when we speak about judgments and principles, why don’t I hear sharp European condemnation of these practices which have been going on for multiple decades?” he requested in response to a query.

When requested if the world must be involved that sometime there could possibly be a conflict between India and Pakistan, the minister stated, “I think the world needs to be concerned about terrorism.” “I think the world has to be concerned that there is terrorism going on and the world often looks away. The world often feels it’s not my problem because it’s happening to some other country. I think the world needs to be concerned about how sincerely and strongly it takes up the challenge of terrorists…,” he asserted.

On Monday, addressing a joint press convention together with his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg right here, Jaishankar stated the results of terrorism can’t be contained inside a area, particularly so when they’re “deeply connected to narcotics and illegal weapons trade and other forms of international crimes”.

“Since the epicentre (of terrorism) is located so close to India, naturally our experiences and insights are useful to others,” the minister had stated, with out naming any nation.

India has repeatedly stated it wishes regular neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an atmosphere freed from terror, hostility and violence. India has stated the onus is on Pakistan to create an atmosphere freed from terror and hostility.

India has additionally advised Pakistan that “talks and terror” can’t go collectively and has requested Islamabad to take demonstrable steps in opposition to terror teams accountable for launching varied assaults on India.

Jaishankar is in Austria on the second leg of his two-nation tour. This is the primary EAM-level go to from India to Austria within the final 27 years, and it takes place in opposition to the backdrop of 75 years of diplomatic relations between the 2 nations in 2023.