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Jaishankar Warns U.S. Misunderstanding Could Strain India Ties

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 10:08 AM UTC · How we work

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India warns US misunderstanding

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered India’s national statement at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on 29 September 2026.
The United States’ misunderstanding of India’s terrorism concerns could strain bilateral relations, Jaishankar warned.
He said India’s many small producers and farms make U.S. trade talks complex.
Recent U.S. Section 301 tariff changes have added uncertainty to India-U.S. trade talks, he said.
Jaishankar called Pakistan a “serial practitioner of terrorism.”

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Terrorism deepens shortages

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered India’s national statement at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on 29 September 2026.
Cross-border terrorism and distant wars deepen food, fuel, fertilizer and finance shortages for vulnerable populations, Jaishankar warned.
India will exercise its right to defend against terrorism and demand accountability for state-sponsored attacks.
He rejected Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s human-rights accusations as misrepresentations.

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Historical Context

In 1998, India conducted the Pokhran-II nuclear tests, prompting U.S. sanctions and a diplomatic standoff that reshaped bilateral ties. The United States imposed $2.5 billion in export restrictions, while the International Atomic Energy Agency recorded 81 countries monitoring the fallout. Similarly, Minister S. Jaishankar’s 29 September 2026 UN General Assembly address warned that U.S. Section 301 tariffs and Pakistan’s alleged terrorism jeopardize India’s trade and security. The 1998 episode taught that unresolved security disputes can trigger economic retaliation, prompting India to seek multilateral support and diversify supply chains.

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India warns US misunderstanding

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered India’s national statement at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on 29 September 2026.
The United States’ misunderstanding of India’s terrorism concerns could strain bilateral relations, Jaishankar warned.
He said India’s many small producers and farms make U.S. trade talks complex.
Recent U.S. Section 301 tariff changes have added uncertainty to India-U.S. trade talks, he said.
Jaishankar called Pakistan a “serial practitioner of terrorism.”

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