Calls for ‘strict action against countries who support and promote terrorism’
Reaffirming India’s stand against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged leaders of the G7 to galvanise global action against terrorism, underscoring the need for strict action against those who “promote and support” it. “On the one hand, we are quick to impose various sanctions based on our own preferences and interests. On the other hand, nations that openly support terrorism continue to be rewarded. I have some serious questions for those present in this room,” PM Modi said at G7 Outreach Session in Canada
Calling on G7 leaders to take strong global action, PM Modi said countries that support terrorism must face consequences. “For global peace and prosperity, our thought and policy must be clear – if any country supports terrorism, it will have to pay the price for it,” he said.
“The terrorist attack that took place on April 22 was not just an assault on Pahalgam, but a direct attack on the soul, identity, and dignity of every Indian. It was an assault on all humanity,” he said
Calling terrorism is the enemy of humanity, PM Modi said, unity in the fight against terrorism is imperative. “Unfortunately, our own neighborhood has become a breeding ground for terrorism. For the sake of global peace and prosperity, our thinking and our policies must be extremely clear – any country that supports terrorism must be held accountable and made to pay the price.
“Are we truly serious about addressing terrorism? Will we understand the true meaning of terrorism only when it knocks on our own doors? Can those who spread terror and those who suffer from it be weighed on the same scale? Are our global institutions at risk of losing their credibility?
“If we don’t take decisive action today against this terrorism that stands against humanity, history will never forgive us. Turning a blind eye towards terrorism for the sake of vested interests, or extending support to terror or terrorists, is a betrayal of all humanity,” he said
Earlier, the Prime Minister said he held “productive” exchanges with G7 leaders on key global challenges and shared aspirations for a better planet.
