‘Very difficult to relate to a neighbor practicing cross-border terrorism…’: Jaishankar on Pakistan | Indian News – India Times

PANAMA CITY (PANAMA): Minister of Foreign Affairs S jaishankar on Monday (local time) he made a veiled dig in Pakistan and said that it is very difficult to relate to a neighbor, who practices cross border terrorism against India.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs made the aforementioned statements during a joint press conference with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, in Panama City. The press conference followed a discussion on various bilateral issues related to health and trade.
Jaishankar said, “The bottom line on this issue is that it is very difficult for us to relate to a neighbor who practices cross-border practices.” terrorism against us. We have always said that they have to fulfill the commitment not to encourage, sponsor and carry out cross-border terrorism. We continue to hope that one day we will reach that stage.”
Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Panama. He arrived in Panama City on Monday and was received by Panama’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vladimir Francos.
Taking to his official Twitter account, Jaishankar stated: “I arrived in Panama City. I thank the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs @VladimirFrancoS for the warm reception. We look forward to a packed bilateral and multilateral agenda.”

Jaishankar also attended the India-Latin America business event and delivered a keynote address highlighting ten important reasons why India-Panama business collaboration has good prospects and merit-focused efforts.
After his visit to Panama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will undertake a visit to Colombia on April 25 where he will meet with various senior representatives of the Government, business and civil society. His visit to Colombia would be the first foreign minister-level visit to the country, the Foreign Ministry said in its statement.
Jaishankar and his Colombian counterpart, Álvaro Leyva Durán, will review bilateral ties. After his visit to Colombia, Jaishankar will head to the Dominican Republic, according to a MEA statement.
The visit to the Dominican Republic is India’s highest-level visit since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1999. Jaishankar’s visit comes after the establishment of the Indian Resident Embassy in Santo Domingo in 2022.
In addition to making a call to the country’s political leadership, the foreign minister will speak with foreign minister Roberto Álvarez. The two leaders will formally inaugurate the Indian resident mission. EAM is also expected to give a talk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic.