Pune: In an apparent reference to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said no country can come out of its problems and emerge prosperous if its “basic industry” is terrorism.
Replying to a question on whether India will be helping its western neighbour facing troubles, Jaishankar said terrorism is the fundamental issue of the India-Pakistan relationship, which one cannot avoid and “we cannot be in denial of the fundamental problems”.
“No country is ever going to come out of a difficult situation and become a prosperous power if its basic industry is terrorism,” he said at the Asia Economic Dialogue here organised by the External Affairs Ministry.
“…if I were to look at any big decision I am making, I will also look at what the public sentiment is. I would have a pulse on what do my people feel about it. And I think you know the answer,” he added.
