'This Is Not An Era Of War': EAM Jaishankar Calls For Dialogue, Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism

Published 11 June 2026 · india

'This Is Not An Era Of War': EAM Jaishankar Calls For Dialogue, Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism Published By, Last Updated: June 11, 2026, 10:19 IST

'This Is Not An Era Of War': EAM Jaishankar Calls For Dialogue, Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism Published By, Last Updated: June 11, 2026, 10:19 IST S Jaishankar says this is not an era of war and calls for dialogue, diplomacy and zero tolerance towards terrorism during talks in Bulgaria. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev (Photo: PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the world is witnessing an “exceptionally volatile and uncertain phase" marked by major conflicts, economic security concerns and the recurring threat of terrorism, while asserting that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only path to resolving disputes. Speaking after meeting Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova in Sofia, Jaishankar outlined India’s position on key global challenges and stressed that countries must adopt a firm approach against terrorism. “We all recognise the world is passing through an exceptionally volatile and uncertain phase. This includes multiple major conflicts, concerns about economic security, and the recurring threat of terrorism," Jaishankar said. Highlighting India’s stance on ongoing conflicts around the world, he said, “We believe that this is not an era of war.

The only solution is dialogue and diplomacy." The External Affairs Minister also spoke about the growing economic uncertainties facing nations and the need to build resilience against disruptions. According to him, stronger and more diversified supply chains are critical in the current geopolitical environment. “When it comes to economic risks, the answer is resilient supply chains and further diversification," he said. Jaishankar further underlined the importance of protecting global trade routes and ensuring the uninterrupted movement of goods across regions. “It is particularly important that maritime trade is neither impeded nor endangered," he said. On terrorism, the minister delivered a clear message, calling for a unified global response against the menace. “As for terrorism, the world must be clear on zero tolerance," Jaishankar said. #WATCH | After meeting with Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova of Bulgaria, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, “…We all recognise the world is passing through an exceptionally volatile and uncertain phase. This includes multiple major conflicts, concerns about economic security,… pic.twitter.com/viC3HBuCTe— ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2026 The remarks came during a series of high-level engagements in Bulgaria, where Jaishankar met Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and strengthen ties between India, Bulgaria and the European Union.