External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar accused Pakistan of normalising terrorism at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), calling the country a 'serial practitioner of terrorism' during his National Statement on September 26, 2026. The remark followed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s speech, in which he criticised India for its military operations in Kashmir and accused the Indian government of human rights violations.

Jaishankar also responded to Sharif’s assertion that India is 'weaponising water' by withholding its consent to the Indus Waters Treaty. He stated that 'friendship and goodwill cannot co-exist with terrorism', suggesting that Pakistan’s stance on the treaty is linked to its alleged support for cross-border terrorism. The Indian government has not provided further details on its position regarding the treaty, which has been a long-standing point of contention between the two nations.

In addressing global conflicts, Jaishankar highlighted the disproportionate impact on the Global South, citing the 'Four Fs'—Food, Fuel, Fertilizers, and Finance—as being most affected by wars in Ukraine and West Asia. He noted that 18 Indians have been killed in attacks on seafarers in these conflicts, and that India has joined 24 other countries in an initiative to oppose such attacks. The evidence does not specify the nature of these attacks or the exact role of India in the initiative.

Jaishankar also expressed India’s support for a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict, stating that New Delhi continues to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians. The Indian government has not disclosed the scale or frequency of its aid efforts, though it has previously announced the delivery of relief supplies to Gaza.

The minister called for a 'multi-polar world' and a reformed UN Security Council, arguing that the post-1945 order must give way to 'new realities'. He advocated for a more democratic and diverse international system, though the evidence does not clarify how India plans to achieve this goal. Jaishankar’s remarks marked the fifth time he has delivered India’s National Statement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi choosing not to attend the UNGA this year. Modi has previously attended the assembly in 2014, 2019, and 2021, and delivered a virtual statement in 2020 during the pandemic.

The lack of a reply from Pakistan’s side raises questions about the diplomatic implications of the exchange. The situation remains unclear on whether Sharif’s remarks were intended to justify or excuse Pakistan’s alleged support for terrorism, and whether India’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty will lead to renewed diplomatic tensions. The full context of the dispute and the potential consequences of Jaishankar’s statements remain to be determined.