Jaishankar slams Pak on cross-border terrorism

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated on Monday (local time) that it is difficult to deal with a neighbour who engages in cross-border terrorism against India.

The External Affairs Minister delivered the remarks above during a joint press conference with Panama’s Foreign Minister, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, in Panama City.

The press briefing followed a discussion on several bilateral issues related to health and trade. Jaishankar said, “The bottom line on this issue is it is for us very difficult to engage with a neighbour who practices cross-border terrorism against us. We’ve always said that they have to deliver on the commitment not to encourage, sponsor and carry out cross-border terrorism. We continue to hope that one day we would reach that stage.”

EAM Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Panama. He arrived in Panama City on Monday and was received by Panama’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Vladimir Francos.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Jaishankar stated, “Arrived in Panama City. Thank Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs @VladimirFrancoS for the warm reception. Look forward to a packed bilateral and multilateral agenda.”