EAM S Jaishankar reiterates India’s stand of firm response in case of Pak attacks

By  News On Air   May 08, 2025

India today reiterated that its intention is not to escalate the situation with Pakistan, but if there are military attacks, it will be met with a very firm response. This was stated by  External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar while co-chairing the India-Iran 20th Joint Commission Meeting along with his Iranian counterpart Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi in New Delhi. He said, Pahalgam attack compelled India to respond by striking at cross-border terrorist infrastructure and the response was targeted and measured. 

The Minister said, Mr Araghchi is visiting India at a time when it is responding to a barbaric terrorist attack and as a neighbour and close partner, it is important that Tehran have a good understanding of this situation.

Dr Jaishankar said, in recent years, India-Iran cooperation has progressed in many aspects. He added that this is the 75th anniversary of India-Iran diplomatic ties.   

This is Dr. Araghchi’s first visit to India since assuming office as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran in August 2024.