Terrorism is threat to world peace. Terrorism has created havoc and destruction in many countries. India has been major victim of terror especially sponsored by Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a historic talk of terrorism at prestigious SCO summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, in an apparent attack on Pakistan and China, called on member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to not hesitate to condemn countries that use cross-border terrorism as ‘policy instruments’ and shelter terrorists.
We have seen that the impact of terrorism is always negative on the economy, and physical destruction is a large reason why. Terrorists destroy existing plants, machines, transportation systems, working places and other economic resources. They can destroy billions of dollars worth of property and senselessly kill many.
The larger reality is that in today’s globalized society, no country is immune to terrorism and no country can effectively deal with terrorism alone. South Asia has also been afflicted by the scourge of violence by terrorist and violent extremist groups. These threats intersect with ongoing conflicts and insurgencies, with some countries undergoing post-conflict transitional processes. Links between groups within the region pose heightened challenges as tactics, materials, and other forms of support can be easily exchanged. Terrorists are adept at exploiting countries with weak counter-terrorism capabilities, and even those countries which do not currently encounter terrorism threats, such as the countries in the Asia should ensure adequate counter-terrorism preparedness.
“Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of their policies and give shelter to terrorists,” Prime Minister Modi said adding that the SCO should not hesitate to criticise such countries and “there should be no double standards on terrorism.”
Addressing the 23rd summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization through video conference the Prime Minister said that “Terrorism is a threat to regional and global peace; we will have to fight against terrorism.”
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, China’s President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin among others participated in the summit.
“Terrorism has become the prime danger for both regional as well as global peace, and decisive action is necessary to deal with it. Terrorism in whichever form or expression, we have to collectively fight against it. Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of their policies and harbour terrorists. SCO should not refrain from criticising such nations,” PM Modi said.
Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time) emphasized the need to combat terrorism and extremism, which pose a genuine threat to democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
Speaking during a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden at the White House, PM Modi said, “India and America are walking shoulder to shoulder in the fight against terrorism and extremism. We agree that concerted action is necessary to end cross-border terrorism.”
Notably, these remarks come in the wake of China’s obstruction of UN proposals to designate Sajid Mir of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as a “global terrorist.”
Even after 15 years since the Mumbai terrorist attacks, the masterminds behind the atrocity have yet to be brought to justice.
So the first and most critical gap to combat terrorism is to address avoiding double standards and this self-defeating justification of good terrorists versus bad terrorists.
“The two biggest democracies of the world, India and the US can contribute towards global peace, stability and prosperity. I’m sure that on the basis of these values, we can fulfill the aspirations of the world,” said PM Modi.
The historic talk of PM Modi in SCO summit is visionary document for globe. World is coming together to combat terror.
(The Author is Spokesperson of BJP & Prabhari Social Media)
