In a bold diplomatic move, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged global media and policymakers not to view the India-Pakistan issue as a conventional state-to-state conflict, but as a fight between a democracy and a state that harbours terrorism. Speaking during a joint press conference with European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas, Jaishankar coined the term “Terroristan” to describe Pakistan’s long-standing support for terrorism.
‘Think of it as India vs terroristan’: Jaishankar delivers stern message in Brussels on Pakistan
