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India's Jaishankar Warns of Global Abyss, Weaponisation of Everything at UN
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 03:39 AM
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar cautioned that the world is teetering on the brink of catastrophe, highlighting the pervasive weaponisation of technology and other domains during his speech at the UN General Assembly.
S. Jaishankar delivered a stark address at the UN General Assembly in New York, warning that the world is on the brink of an abyss.
He highlighted the growing trend of weaponising technology, cyber capabilities, and even everyday objects, stressing that such developments threaten global stability.
The minister called for renewed international cooperation, stronger norms, and collective action to curb the proliferation of dual‑use technologies.
Jaishankar urged member states to strengthen multilateral institutions and uphold the principles of the UN Charter to tackle emerging security challenges.
His remarks came amid escalating geopolitical tensions and debates over regulating emerging technologies.
He highlighted the growing trend of weaponising technology, cyber capabilities, and even everyday objects, stressing that such developments threaten global stability.
The minister called for renewed international cooperation, stronger norms, and collective action to curb the proliferation of dual‑use technologies.
Jaishankar urged member states to strengthen multilateral institutions and uphold the principles of the UN Charter to tackle emerging security challenges.
His remarks came amid escalating geopolitical tensions and debates over regulating emerging technologies.