Those who support terrorism must pay a high cost: EAM warn Pakistan

External affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that India will not bow to nuclear threats and will respond strongly to terrorism. He said, “What we saw was an attempt to devastate the tourism economy of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well as an evil design to bring about religious discord.” At an even in Vadodara, Jaishankar issued a stern warning to Pakistan, saying, “It is imperative that those who sponsor, nurture and utilize terrorism for their ends are made to pay a high cost.”
Referring to India’s strong stance, he said, “We will never give in to nuclear blackmail and whatever decisions are to be taken in India's national interest are taken and will continue to be taken.” Jaishankar also spoke about new forms of global dominance taking shape today, saying, “While the colonial era may be behind us, new forms of domination have emerged, misusing the opening provided by globalisation,” while criticizing what he described as unfair judgments by some powerful nations.
Jaishankar said India remains guided by values and compassion. “Our resources may be limited but India has a large heart,” he said, calling for greater respect for culture and traditions between nations. "In the international community of almost 200 nations, we do have national interest and naturally seek to advance them, but this ought to be done with mutual understanding and mutual benefit as guiding principles," he explained.