India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval called for zero tolerance on terrorism and warned against double standards during a security meeting in Moscow [1].
This demand signals India's push for a more aggressive and consistent international framework to dismantle terror networks and their sponsors. By addressing this at a high-level forum in Russia, India is attempting to align global security powers against the provision of safe havens for militants.
Doval urged a unified global response to combat terrorism, saying that nations cannot maintain double standards when dealing with terror groups [1]. He emphasized that the fight against extremism requires a singular, decisive approach rather than selective enforcement of security protocols.
To illustrate the ongoing threat, Doval cited the 2025 Pahalgam attack [2] as a recent example of terrorism. He used the incident to stress the necessity of a zero-tolerance policy and to press other nations to act decisively against those who sponsor such violence [2].
The discussions in Moscow also included reviews of energy and defense ties between the participating nations [3]. However, the central theme of Doval's address remained the elimination of safe havens that allow terror organizations to operate and recruit across borders [1].
India has long advocated for the comprehensive implementation of the Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. Doval's remarks in Moscow reinforce this position, insisting that security cooperation must be absolute to be effective [1].
“Countries can't have double standards on terror”
Doval's emphasis on 'double standards' reflects India's long-standing frustration with nations that maintain diplomatic or strategic ties with entities that sponsor terrorism. By citing the 2025 Pahalgam attack in a Russian forum, India is leveraging its security partnership with Moscow to build a broader coalition that prioritizes counter-terrorism over geopolitical convenience.
