Male, June 8
In a veiled attack on Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said state sponsorship of terrorism is the biggest threat the humanity is facing today, as he urged the world leaders to unite for combating the menace.
Modi arrived in Maldives on his first foreign visit after re-election as Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties, reflecting the importance India attaches to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
Addressing Maldivian Parliament, the Majlis, Modi said relations between India and Maldives were older than history. “Today I want to emphasise that every Indian is with you for the strengthening of democracy,” he said.
Terrorism is not just a threat for a country but to the entire civilisation, he said. “The world community has organised conventions and meetings on global challenges like the climate change, now it should also come together on the issue of terrorism. It is time for a global conference on terrorism.”
“It is unfortunate that people are still making the mistake of distinguishing between good terrorists and bad terrorists… state sponsorship of terrorism is the biggest threat the world is facing today,” Modi said. “The water is now rising above the head,” he added, urging the world leaders to unite for combating the menace.
Modi and President Ibrahim Mohd Solih agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation on issues of common concern. — PTI
Maldives’ highest honour for PM modi
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih conferred Maldives’ highest honour ‘Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen’ on PM Narendra Modi. ‘The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen’ is Maldives’ highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries.
from The Tribune http://bit.ly/2MB2vKA
via Today’s News Headlines
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