In a stern message to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended until it permanently puts an end to cross-border terrorism. He made the remarks at the inauguration of the Honduran embassy here, where he asked Pakistan to take concrete steps to curb terrorist activities. Jaishankar made it clear that Pakistan has a list of terrorists which it should hand over to India. At the same time, it will also have to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure present in its country. "They know very well what they have to do. India is ready for a discussion on terrorism, but first Pakistan has to act. ”
Clear stand on PoK: India said – vacate the occupation
When asked about Pakistan's willingness to hold talks on Kashmir, Jaishankar bluntly said that only one discussion on Kashmir is possible — to vacate Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). "We are always ready for this discussion, but the subject will be to vacate PoK," he said. ”
Revelations on Ceasefire and Operation Sindoor
The External Affairs Minister said that at the beginning of Operation Sindoor, a clear message was given to Pakistan that the attack would be only on the terrorist infrastructure and not the army. The Indian Army had given the Pakistan Army the option to stay isolated but they intervened and suffered heavy losses. Referring to satellite images, Jaishankar said it is clear which side suffered more damage and which side suffered less, which shows from which side the demand for ceasefire came.
Jaishankar's reaction on US-India trade talks
On Donald Trump's claim that India will get a 'zero tariff' deal from India, Jaishankar said that trade talks between India and the US are still ongoing. "Any trade agreement can only succeed if it is beneficial to both sides," he said. Unless there is consensus on all aspects, it is too early to draw any conclusion. ”