New York: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made this remark in New York. While discussing India’s foreign policy and security-related issues, he said that cross-border terrorism has been a serious concern for India for a long time.

The External Affairs Minister stressed that while taking forward relations with partner countries, India also gives importance to its security concerns. According to him, bilateral relations with a country are not limited only to trade, investment or diplomatic cooperation, but issues such as security and terrorism also determine their direction.

India’s Stand on Terrorism

India has been raising the issue of cross-border terrorism on international platforms for a long time. New Delhi says that cooperation and a clear understanding among countries are necessary in the fight against terrorism.

Jaishankar’s latest statement also underlined the same concern. He indicated that when India’s security concerns do not receive adequate importance from partner countries, it can affect India’s relations with them.

Importance of Security in Bilateral Relations

According to the External Affairs Minister’s statement, India views its relations with different countries on a broad basis. Along with trade and economic cooperation, issues such as terrorism and regional security are also important.

Jaishankar said that it is necessary for India’s partners to understand its major security concerns. Cooperation on issues related to terrorism and an understanding of India’s concerns are among the important factors affecting bilateral relations.

The issue of terrorism has long been a major part of India’s foreign policy. Jaishankar’s statement comes at a time when India is focusing on strengthening its strategic and security relations with various countries.