India-Pakistan relations
Why does India consider Pakistan the global epicenter of terrorism?
According to India's envoy to the United Nations, Pakistan is considered the global epicenter of terrorism because it harbors more than 20 UN-listed terrorist entities within its borders. This serious accusation highlights Pakistan's role in providing state support to cross-border terrorism operations. The Indian representative's statements at the UN emphasize concerns over regional security and point to Pakistan's systematic involvement in supporting terrorist infrastructure, which poses threats beyond immediate borders. This position reflects India's longstanding concerns about Pakistan's role in fostering terrorism in the region.
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When was the last time Kashmir was officially raised at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and what happened?
Kashmir was last officially raised at the UNSC in 2019, coinciding with India's removal of the special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. During that time, China attempted to bring up the issue at Pakistan's request, but India's diplomatic efforts prevented it from being officially discussed at the council. This represents the most recent formal attempt to place Kashmir on the UNSC agenda, with no successful official discussions on the matter occurring since then despite Pakistan's continued interest in internationalizing the issue.
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How has India responded to Pakistan's raising of the Kashmir issue at the UNSC?
India firmly exercised its right of reply at the UNSC, emphasizing that Kashmir is an integral part of India while condemning Pakistan's continued spread of misinformation. India's representative highlighted how Pakistan continues to support terrorism and cross-border terrorism in the region, particularly targeting India. This response comes at a significant time when China holds the UNSC presidency and Pakistan serves as a non-permanent member, with Pakistan's Foreign Minister personally raising the Kashmir issue during the meeting.
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What can we expect from Pakistan as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council?
As Pakistan serves as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, we can expect more comments on Kashmir over the next two years. This situation becomes particularly significant as Pakistan will also chair the UNSC, giving them a platform to raise these issues. Simultaneously, India will likely respond strongly by highlighting Pakistan's support for terrorism, emphasizing the presence of terror groups in Pakistan that continue to destabilize India. India's response will focus on exposing Pakistan's role as an epicenter of terrorism that harbors UN-listed terrorist entities engaged in cross-border terrorism activities.
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What is India's official stance on the status of Jammu and Kashmir?
According to India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Harish, Jammu and Kashmir is and will remain an integral part of India. During the UN Security Council debate, Harish emphasized the democratic choice made by the people of the Union territory in recent Legislative assembly elections, reaffirming India's sovereignty over the region. Harish's statement came in response to Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister raising the Kashmir issue at the UNSC and extending support to Kashmiris' right to self-determination. India warned Pakistan against spreading misinformation and disinformation regarding Kashmir, highlighting the legitimacy of India's position through democratic processes.
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What accusations did India's Permanent Representative make against Pakistan at the UN Security Council?
Ambassador P. Harish accused Pakistan of being the global epicenter of terrorism while delivering India's statement at the UNSC open debate on practicing multilateralism and improving global governance. He highlighted that Pakistan is harboring more than 20 UN-listed terrorist entities and promoting cross-border terrorism. Harish specifically pointed out the irony of Islamabad's self-proclaimed role in fighting terrorism, while simultaneously providing state support to terrorist organizations. This strong condemnation came in response to Pakistan's contradictory stance of presenting itself as being at the forefront of counter-terrorism efforts while continuing to support terrorist activities.
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