At UN, India Slams Pakistan Over Terrorism, Kashmir, Indus Water Treaty
India's UN representative, Parvathaneni Harish, criticized Pakistan for using cross-border terrorism as state policy during a UN Security Council debate. He reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and rejected Pakistan's narrative on the region.
Why it matters
This exchange highlights the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan on the international stage, specifically regarding territorial sovereignty and regional security.
India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan for deploying cross-border terrorism as a "tool of state policy" and reiterated that Kashmir will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India.The remarks were made by India's Permanent Representative to the United States, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, at the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Natural Resources Governance: the Foundation of Peace, Security and Prosperity.He slammed Pakistan for "misusing" a high-level debate to "peddle its false narrative"."It was not our intention to bring other issues in this forum, but my delegation is compelled to respond to Pakistan, as it has chosen to misuse today's discussion to peddle its false narrative, " the Indian envoy said in his address."For the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, it has always been, is, and will remain an integral and inalienable part of India.
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