At Quad, EAM Jaishankar Reiterates Indias Right To Defend Against Terrorism, Flays Pakistan

“Just finished a very productive meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers in Washington DC. Discussed how to make Quad more focused and impactful on contemporary opportunities and challenges. Today’s gathering will strengthen strategic stability in the Indo - Pacific and keep it free and open,” Jaishankar said in a post on X after the meeting.

Earlier, the external affairs minister strongly asserted India’s right to hit back at terror.

“A word about terrorism in the light of our recent experience. The world must display zero tolerance. Victims and perpetrators must never be equated. India has every right to defend its people against terrorism and we will exercise that right. We expect our Quad partners to understand and appreciate that,” Jaishankar said during his opening remarks at the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting.

On Monday, Jaishankar had inaugurated an exhibition in New York highlighting the human costs of terrorism. During his remarks, Jaishankar also highlighted plans to streamline the operations of the four-nation grouping ahead of a leaders-level summit scheduled to be hosted by India later this year.