At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered a strong condemnation of terrorism, indirectly targeting Pakistan as the "epicentre of global terrorism." He highlighted that India has faced this threat since its independence, with many major international terrorist attacks linked to this one nation.

Jaishankar referred to the tragic Pahalgam attack in April, where 26 innocent tourists were killed, calling it a recent example of "cross-border barbarism." He stated, "The most recent example of cross-border barbarism was the murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April this year." This incident marked the deadliest attack in the Kashmir Valley since the Pulwama attack in 2019, with the Resistance Front, a proxy of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, claiming responsibility.

In response to the Pahalgam attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2024, targeting nine terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Jaishankar noted that this operation aimed at key terrorist installations, including those linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. He asserted that India has the right to defend its citizens and has successfully brought the perpetrators to justice.

Jaishankar emphasized the need for international cooperation in combating terrorism, stating, "Countering terrorism is a particular priority because it synthesizes bigotry, violence, intolerance, and fear." He urged the UN to apply pressure on nations that support terrorism and to choke the financing of such activities. He concluded by warning that those who condone state-sponsored terrorism will ultimately face consequences.