NEW YORK (Diya TV ) — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Tuesday that the United States needs to better understand India’s concerns about terrorism from Pakistan. He said a lack of sensitivity on the issue could affect ties between New Delhi and Washington.
Jaishankar made the remarks during a discussion on India-US relations in New York. He said terrorism remains one of India’s main security concerns. He also linked the issue to the wider state of bilateral relations.
“For us in India, what is particularly important is the issue of terrorism,” Jaishankar said. He added that India has faced terrorism from a neighboring country for decades. He said the issue has a deep impact on how India views its foreign partnerships.
Jaishankar did not name Pakistan directly in those remarks. However, his comments came in the context of India’s long-running concerns about cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. Indian officials have repeatedly raised the issue with international partners.
He said India expects its key partners to understand its security priorities. If a major concern remains poorly understood, he said, it can create problems in the broader relationship.
The comments come as India-US relations face several challenges. Trade and tariffs remain major issues for both countries. At the same time, Washington’s engagement with Islamabad has drawn attention in New Delhi.
Jaishankar also pointed to the need for both sides to address their differences. He said India wants the relationship with the United States to continue moving forward. However, he stressed that both countries must deal with the issues affecting their ties.
The remarks came during a period of renewed attention on US-Pakistan relations. President Donald Trump has held high-level meetings with Pakistani leaders and military officials. Those contacts have attracted scrutiny in India because of the country’s long-standing security concerns involving Pakistan.
At the same time, India and the United States continue to cooperate in several areas. These include trade, technology, defense and strategic affairs. Therefore, the relationship involves both areas of cooperation and areas of disagreement.
Jaishankar’s comments also came after a period of friction over trade. India and the United States have worked through difficult tariff negotiations.
The minister said India’s concerns should form part of the wider conversation with Washington. He stressed that countries have different priorities and sensitivities. As a result, he argued that stronger understanding remains important for stable relations.
The issue of terrorism has remained central to India’s foreign policy for decades. New Delhi has repeatedly urged other countries to take stronger action against groups it links to attacks in India. Pakistan has rejected Indian accusations of supporting terrorism.
The United States has also maintained ties with both India and Pakistan. Washington has strategic, economic and security interests in South Asia. That creates a complex diplomatic balance for the U.S. government.
Despite the differences, Jaishankar said India wants the bilateral relationship to move in a positive direction. He indicated that progress would depend on how both countries handle their outstanding concerns.
