PM Modi’s sarcasm on Pakistan at UNGA: ‘Those using terrorism as political weapon…’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a dig at Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, saying countries should stop “using terrorism as a political weapon”. His remarks come at a time when Pakistan has urged the international community not to isolate the Taliban in Afghanistan, but to strengthen the current Afghan government for the sake of the people.
In the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), PM Modi said, ‘The risk of regressive thinking and extremism is increasing in the world. PM Modi said, ‘Those who use terrorism as a political weapon should know that terrorism is dangerous for them too.
Hours before the PM’s speech, India had strongly reacted to the raising of the Kashmir issue by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan at the United Nations General Assembly.
PM Modi also called for a comprehensive global response against terrorism, and asked nations to work towards keeping the world’s shipping lanes free of “expansionism”.
He said, “It is absolutely necessary to ensure that the territory of Afghanistan is not used to spread terrorism and terrorist activities. We also need to ensure that no country tries to take advantage of the delicate situation in Afghanistan. Use it and don’t use it for your selfish interest.
In a sympathetic tone, PM Modi also said that minorities in Afghanistan will have to be helped. “Minorities in Afghanistan need help. We must fulfill our responsibility…”
Addressing the 76th United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Modi also said that in order to strengthen the rules-based world order, the international community must speak in one voice, in a clear reference to China, which is its in the Indo-Pacific. is the leader. . The army is flexing the muscles.
“Our oceans are also the lifeline of international trade. We must save them from the race for expansion. The international community must speak in one voice to strengthen the rules-based world order. We should take care that we use the resources of the ocean, but do not misuse them. The world should protect the oceans from expansionism and keep maritime trade free: PM Modi
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