Security – India Raises Strong Concerns Over Cross-Border Terror at UN Meeting
Security – India on Tuesday delivered a firm message at the United Nations, stating that the country has the full right to protect its citizens from cross-border terrorism and warning Pakistan that continued support for such activities would carry consequences. The remarks came during a United Nations Security Council session focused on strengthening the international system and upholding the principles of the UN Charter.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, responded directly to comments made by Pakistan during the high-level debate. He said New Delhi was compelled to address what he described as inaccurate and unjustified statements made by Islamabad before the global body.
India Responds to Pakistan’s Remarks
Speaking at the Security Council meeting chaired by China during its presidency of the Council for May, Parvathaneni said India has faced aggression and security threats originating from Pakistan since the country’s independence. He noted that several territories legally became part of India through a formal and irreversible accession process, but Pakistan continued to challenge those developments through hostile actions.
The Indian envoy stressed that terrorism supported from across the border remains one of the most serious threats to regional peace and security. According to him, India’s actions are guided by the need to safeguard national sovereignty and protect civilians from extremist violence.
Kashmir and Indus Waters Treaty Raised During Debate
The exchange at the UN followed remarks by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who referred to the Jammu and Kashmir issue and also mentioned the Indus Waters Treaty. India had suspended implementation of the treaty after the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead.
Indian authorities have linked the attack to The Resistance Front, widely considered a proxy group associated with the Pakistan-based militant organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba. The attack drew widespread condemnation and renewed concerns about security in the region.
Parvathaneni said repeated acts of terrorism and extremist violence undermine the principles of peaceful coexistence outlined in the UN Charter. He added that nations supporting such activities cannot simultaneously claim commitment to international peace and stability.
India Highlights Longstanding Security Concerns
During his address, the Indian representative accused Pakistan of consistently relying on cross-border terrorism as part of a long-standing strategy against India. He said this approach has included support for violent extremism, radical groups and anti-India rhetoric over several decades.
According to India, these actions violate fundamental international principles, including territorial integrity and respect for sovereignty. Parvathaneni argued that the global community is already aware of Pakistan’s record on terrorism and urged Islamabad to take credible and permanent steps against all forms of terror support.
He also stated that India’s response to terrorism is based on its legitimate right to self-defence under international law. The comments reflected New Delhi’s broader position that security threats originating from across the border cannot be ignored.
UNSC Debate Focuses on International Order
The Security Council session was held under the theme of preserving the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter while strengthening multilateral cooperation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi presided over the meeting as part of China’s rotational presidency of the 15-member Council.
The debate saw several countries discussing global security challenges, international cooperation and the importance of maintaining peace through diplomatic and legal frameworks. India used the platform to reiterate its concerns over terrorism and call for stronger accountability against states accused of supporting extremist networks.
India has repeatedly maintained in international forums that terrorism remains one of the greatest threats to global peace and that there should be no distinction between terrorists and those who provide them shelter or assistance.