'Cancer of terrorism consuming its body politic': Jaishankar takes jibe at Pakistan

External affairs minister S Jaishankar, during the 19th Nani A Palkhivala Memorial Lecture, discussed India's relationships with its neighbouring countries, emphasising that ties with Pakistan remain strained due to its support for cross-border terrorism. Jaishankar said this “cancer” of terrorism is now consuming Pakistan’s political landscape, news agency ANI reported.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar delivers the 19th Nani A Palkhivala Memorial Lecture, in Mumbai. (@DrSJaishankar)

“India's challenge has been to rebuild a neighbourhood in the aftermath of the partition. It is now doing so through a generous and non-reciprocal approach, funding and supporting energy, rail and road connectivity, expanding trade and investment and intensifying exchanges and contacts,” ANI quoted Jaishankar as saying as he spoke about the challenges faced in India's neighbourhood.