Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected any linkage between religion and terrorism, even he made a strong pitch sayong “those who believe in humanity come together” against all forms of terrorism.
In his intervention at the East Asia Summit, PM Modi said: “We support the East Asia Summit Declaration on the Islamic State which controls a group of areas in Syria and Iraq.
On day three of his engagements in the Myanmar capital, Modi rejected the linkage between Terror and Religion. “Challenges of terrorism and extremism have increased. There is close link with drug trafficking, arms smuggling and money laundering,” he added.
Over the last eight Summits, we have made progress in a number of areas. In the same stratum, we should also start major initiatives on energy partnership especially in the area of solar energy.
Talking on the territorial conflicts in the South China Sea, Modi said “In a world of inter-dependence and globalization, there is no option but to follow international laws and norms, and is important for peace and stability”.
While mentioning India’s contribution of $12 million as part of the global fight against the deadly virus. He said Ebola once again highlights the importance of international cooperation in combating pandemics.
Modi also conveyed India’s best wishes for the goal creating of an ASEAN Community in 2015.