Watch: Indian diplomat’s reaction to Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif’s UN speech goes viral
An Indian diplomat's viral reaction to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's UN speech has highlighted ongoing tensions between the two nations. The speech referenced the 2025 conflict and the role of US intervention, which India disputes.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the continued diplomatic friction and conflicting narratives between India and Pakistan regarding regional security and historical conflicts.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's address at the United Nations General Assembly, in which he sought to reiterate Islamabad's false narrative on the 2025 conflict with India, drew a viral reaction from an Indian diplomat.The cameras captured Indian diplomat R Srinivas appearing to smirk and laugh as Sharif spoke about Pakistan’s claimed “victory” in the May 2025 conflict with India.The moment came as Sharif presented Islamabad’s version of the conflict and raised several issues concerning India, including the Indus Waters Treaty and Kashmir.Addressing the UN, Sharif praised US President Donald Trump for his role in preventing further escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours during Operation Sindoor.“His timely intervention came at a decisive juncture when two nuclear-armed neighbours stood at the brink of an all-out war.
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