External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India has the right to defend its people against "bad neighbours" who persist in terrorism, asserting that such countries cannot expect resource sharing, like water, while sponsoring violence. He contrasted this with "good neighbours" who receive India's support, citing aid during COVID-19, the Ukraine conflict, and Sri Lanka's financial crisis. Jaishankar emphasized that terrorism and cooperation are irreconcilable, referencing the Indus Waters Treaty and India's firm stance on its territorial integrity.