India a victim of terrorism, leading global action against it: S Jaishankar | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

India a victim of terrorism, leading global action against it: S Jaishankar

By | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
Feb 23, 2021 04:40 PM IST

The foreign affairs minister also said that India has championed the global fight against terrorism having faced it as a long-standing victim.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said action against terrorism is only possible when it is understood that terrorism can never be justified nor equating its perpetrators with victims.

Jaishankar was addressing the high-level segment of 46th session of Human Rights Council.(AP)
Jaishankar was addressing the high-level segment of 46th session of Human Rights Council.(AP)

The foreign affairs minister also said that India has championed the global fight against terrorism having faced it as a long-standing victim.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Jaishankar was addressing the high-level segment of the 46th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

"As a long-standing victim, India has been at forefront of global action against terrorism. It's possible only when there's a clear realisation, including in bodies dealing with human rights, that terrorism can never be justified nor its perpetrators ever equated with its victims," the minister said.

He added that while there is a need for everyone to come together to overcome these challenges, reform in multilateral institutions and mechanisms is also important to deal with the evil effectively.

Terrorism, Jaishankar said, continues to be one of the gravest threats to humankind.

Lauding India's efforts in supplying Covid-19 vaccine globally, Jaishankar said, "India has pledged its vaccine manufacturing capacity to make vaccines accessible and affordable to all."

From Bangladesh to Brazil and from Morocco to Fiji, the pharmacy of the world is supplying millions of vaccine doses to more than 70 countries, the minister said.


Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Arvind Kejriwal News Live, Bihar Board 10th Result 2024 Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On