India called Pakistan a “terrorist state” and also accused it of carrying out “war crimes” against Indians through its “long-standing policy” of sponsoring terrorism. India declare Pakistan a global epicenter of terrorism.

Eenam Gambhir, First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the UN, said that, "The worst violation of human rights is terrorism. When practiced as an instrument of state policy it is a war crime. What my country and our other neighbors are facing today is Pakistan's long-standing policy of sponsoring terrorism, the consequences of which have spread well beyond our region."

"The land of Taxila, one of the greatest learning centres of ancient times, is now host to the Ivy League of terrorism. It attracts aspirants and apprentices from all over the world. The effect of its toxic curriculum are felt across the globe," she said pointing out that the trail of the 9/11 attacks had led back to the military garrison town of Abbottabad in Pakistan.

"Even today we have heard support by the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a self-acknowledged commander of a known terrorist organization Hizbul Mujahideen," she said, attacking Sharif's mention of terrorist Burhan Wani in his speech earlier.

"It is ironical therefore that we have seen today the preaching of human rights and ostensible support for self-determination by a country which has established itself as the global epicentre of terrorism," she said.

"We have heard Pakistan, whose nuclear proliferation record is marked by deception and deceit, talking about restraint, renunciation and peace. Perhaps renunciation of lies and self-restraint on threats could be a good place for Pakistan to start," she concluded.

"What we see in Pakistan, Mr. President, is a terrorist state, which channelizes billions of dollars, much of it diverted from international aid, to training, financing and supporting terrorist groups as militant proxies against it neighbors," the Indian Representative said.

"Terrorist entities and their leaders, including many designated by the UN, continue to roam its streets freely and operate with State support. With the approval of authorities, many terrorist organizations raise funds openly in flagrant violation of Pakistan's international obligations," Gambhir said.

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