PM Modi and Putin Condemn Terrorist Attacks and Call for Global Cooperation

Summary:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly condemned terrorism and violent extremism, particularly emphasizing the need for zero tolerance towards such activities. They explicitly denounced recent terrorist attacks in Kathua, Dagestan, and Moscow, stressing the importance of international cooperation to combat terrorism.
In a joint statement following the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, the leaders called for a comprehensive fight against terrorism, adherence to UN resolutions and international law, and the swift adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.
They highlighted the misuse of emerging technologies by terrorists and the need for robust international collaboration to counter such threats. Both countries pledged to enhance cooperation in combating organized crime, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
Russia supported India’s membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group and the two nations underscored their commitment to non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. They also discussed the situation in Afghanistan, advocating for its peace and stability, and called for uninterrupted humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.
The leaders appreciated the close India-Russia coordination on Afghanistan and welcomed counter-terrorism measures against international terrorist groups like ISIS. The summit reiterated the importance of mutual trust and global peace and security.