Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, delivered a strong message on terrorism. He questioned whether the open support provided by “certain nations” to terrorist groups could continue to be tolerated.
Speaking at the 25th SCO summit in China’s Tianjin, where Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif was also in attendance, PM Modi underlined- “terrorism is not just a threat to the security of any one country, but to humanity as a whole”.
Referring to the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, PM Modi said India has suffered the “brunt of terrorism” for four decades. He also thanked partner nations that stood by New Delhi in its fight.
What Modi Said
“India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of terrorism in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly country that stood with us in this hour of grief,” Modi said.
Calling terrorism, separatism, and extremism “big challenges” in the path of security, peace, and stability, Modi expressed gratitude to countries that have been backing India in its fight against terrorism.
“Security, peace, and stability are the basis of the development of any country. But terrorism, separatism, and extremism are big challenges in this path. Terrorism is not just a challenge to the security of a country but a common challenge for all of humanity. No country, no society, no citizen can consider itself safe from it. Therefore, India has emphasised unity in the fight against terrorism…India took the initiative to fight Al Qaeda and the terrorist organisations associated with it by leading the Joint Information Operation…We raised our voice against terror financing. I express gratitude for your support in it,” he said.
Taking a dig at Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack, Modi said, “No double standards are acceptable on terrorism.”
