India presses Pakistan to act on wanted terrorists, says open to dialogue on handover

On a question over the government’s global outreach against terrorism emanating from Pakistan, Jaiswal explained that there are seven multi-party delegations assigned for the purpose

India on Thursday reminded Pakistan of a list of wanted terrorists previously shared with Islamabad and expressed readiness to discuss their extradition. The move is in line with India’s broader diplomatic push to highlight Pakistan’s alleged support for terrorism on the international stage.

During a press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that talks and terror don’t go together. His remarks came over a question on the recent hostilities between India and Pakistan.

“…At the same time, I would like to remind you that talks and terror don’t go together. On terrorism itself, we are open to discussing the handing over to India of noted terrorists whose list was provided to Pakistan some years ago," he said.

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Jaiswal, responding to a question on Donald Trump’s statements claiming credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, said that the matter has already been addressed previously. He also re-emphasised that any India-Pakistan engagement has to be bilateral.

Further, on a question over the government’s global outreach against terrorism emanating from Pakistan, he explained that there are seven multi-party delegations assigned for the purpose – of which three have already left for their destinations.

“…This is a political mission. We want to make a stronger outreach to the world to convey our resolve to fight terrorism. We want the world to come together to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We want to exhort the world to hold those responsible for cross-border terrorism accountable. Those have been practising it for the last 40 years against India, that is, Pakistan. Their actions need to be called out. They have to be held accountable for the terror attacks that they have carried out against India…" he said.

India is sending seven multi-party delegations to 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror.