Russian and Indian leaders stress urgency of counterterrorism
The Russian President and Indian Prime Minister emphasized the importance of combating terrorism and violent extremism in a joint statement.
According to Russia’s TASS news agency, Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, and Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, stated that “terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization, or ethnic group, and all those involved in terrorist activities and their supporters should be prosecuted by international law.”
This statement was issued at the end of the two-day visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Moscow, the capital of Russia.
Meanwhile, some Indian and Russian media outlets have reported that the leaders of the two countries also emphasized the need to combat terrorism in Afghanistan.
According to them, efforts to combat terrorist groups in Afghanistan, especially the ISIS-Khorasan branch, will effectively reduce terrorism threats.
The joint statement underscores a shared commitment between Russia and India to strengthen regional security and stability, particularly in the context of Afghanistan’s evolving security challenges.
Both leaders reiterated the importance of upholding international norms and laws in the fight against terrorism, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts on a global scale to address this pressing issue.
The strategic partnership between Russia and India continues to evolve, focusing on collaborative initiatives to promote peace, security, and development in the region and beyond.
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