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Terrorism is a global challenge, knows no boundaries: PM Modi

News Agencies | Updated on: 11 February 2017, 5:47 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 15 November, said Israel and India have agreed to intensify their cooperation to combat the forces of extremism and radicalisation that threaten all peace-loving nations.

Addressing a joint press conference with Israel President Reuven Rivlin after bilateral talks, Prime Minister Modi said, "We recognise that terrorism is a global challenge, knows no boundaries and has extensive links with other forms of organised crime."

"Regrettably, one of the countries of its origin and spread is in India's neighbourhood," said the Prime Minister in an indirect reference to Pakistan.

Stating that President Rivlin and he deeply value their strong and growing partnership to secure their societies, Prime Minister Modi observed, "Our people are constantly threatened by forces of terrorism and extremism. We agreed that the international community must act with resolve and determination against terror networks and States that harbour them. Failure to act and silence of speech only encourages the terrorists. We agreed to intensify our cooperation to combat the forces of extremism and radicalisation that threaten all peace-loving nations."

Hailing India's defence partnership with Israel, the Prime Minister said, "We noted the strength of our growing defence partnership and agreed on the need to make it more broad-based in production and manufacturing."

Prime Minister Modi also expressed India's gratefulness to Israel for its clear support to India's permanent candidature in a reformed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

"We have identified water management and conservation, and collaboration in scientific research and development as two areas of priority engagement, whereas our economic initiatives and emphasis on innovation, research and technological development match well with Israel's strengths and capacities," said the Prime Minister.

Speaking on the various aspects of India-Israel cooperation, he said, "Our engagement is multi-dimensional and wide-ranging such as enhancing agricultural productivity and efficiency; boosting research and innovation linkages; employing applications of science and technology for the benefit of our societies; forging strong trade links and investment ties; building defence ties to secure our people; enhancing people to people ties through greater cultural and tourism linkages; and promoting educational exchanges. The growing number of Indian students going to study in Israel and vice versa can be an important bridge in our bilateral partnership."

Noting that President Rivlin's visit provides an opportunity to break new ground and shape new contours of our partnership, the Prime Minister said, "Excellency, your visit will provide crucial push to build new pillars in our partnership. The 2000-year old Jewish community in India represents a thriving link to this past, a vital part of our composite cultural mosaic. As we approach the 25-year milestone in establishment of diplomatic relations, we are committed to advance our engagement on several fronts."

--ANI

First published: 15 November 2016, 2:39 IST