Pakistan a rogue state fuelling global terror: India at UN | India News
India slammed Pakistan at UN on Monday, calling it a “rogue state fuelling global terrorism”. Yojna Patel, India’s deputy permanent representative to UN, said in New York, “The whole world has heard Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Asif admitting and confessing its history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations in a recent interview. This open confession surprises no one and exposes Pakistan as (the one) destabilising the region. The world can no longer turn a blind eye.”
India cites Pak def min’s ‘dirty work’ remark to bolster case
It is unfortunate that one particular delegation (Pakistan) has chosen to misuse and undermine this forum to indulge in propaganda and make baseless allegations against India,” Patel said as she delivered a strong ‘right of reply’ at a hybrid launch event for ‘Victims of Terrorism Association Network’ (VoTAN) of UN Office of Counter-Terrorism in New York.
Pakistan’s delegate not only made a reference to the Pahalgam terror attack, but also reportedly said that it had credible evidence about the Jaffar Express train attack in Balochistan in March being sponsored by “its regional adversaries”.
Patel referred to a recent interview of the Pakistan defence minister to buttress her point. Asif had said, “Well, we have been doing this dirty work for the United States for about three decades, you know, and West, including Britain” to a comment that he admits that Pakistan has had a long history of backing, supporting, training and funding these terrorist organisations.
Patel said that the “strong, unequivocal” support and solidarity extended by global leaders in the wake of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam is a testimony to the international community’s “zero tolerance” for terrorism.
“The Pahalgam terrorist attack represents the largest number of civilian casualties since the horrific 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008,” Patel said. “Having been a victim of cross-border terrorism for decades, India understands the long-lasting impact such acts have on victims and their families ,” she added.
India also termed the establishment of VoTAN as a significant step, saying it will create a structured, safe space for victims to be heard and supported.
