Report by Swati
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reaffirmed India’s position on relations with Pakistan, stating that meaningful dialogue cannot resume until Islamabad ends terrorism, cross-border hostility, and sustained anti-India activities.
Speaking on India’s approach toward Pakistan, Jaishankar said bilateral ties can move forward only when Pakistan abandons its support for terrorism and continuous acts of aggression. He stressed that peace and dialogue require an environment free from violence and hostile actions.
The remarks come amid renewed discussions on India-Pakistan relations following recent public statements by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on maintaining people-to-people connections even during periods of conflict.
India has consistently maintained that normal bilateral relations with Pakistan depend on credible and sustained action against terrorism and cross-border violence.
Jaishankar’s statement reiterates New Delhi’s long-standing policy that terrorism and dialogue cannot go hand in hand, and that any future engagement will depend on Pakistan’s concrete actions to eliminate terror infrastructure and end hostile activities.
