PM Modi and Trudeau meet
AMN / New Delhi
India and Canada today agreed to fight menace of terror jointely. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said terrorism posed a serious threat to both India and Canada and both the countries needed to work together to face the challenges of “terrorism and extremism”.
Prime Minister said, “We both (Modi and Trudeau) agree to fight extremism and terrorism”.
Both the National Security Advisers (NSAs) have met in the past and both NSAs have also given final shape to the Framework for Cooperation on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism, Mr Modi said.
“Terrorism and extremism pose threats to democratic countries like India and Canada. To meet these challenges, it is important for both the countries to come together,” Prime Minister said in a statement after the delegation level talks with the visiting Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau.
He said in Friday’s talks between two sides, the entire range of bilateral relations were reviewed and it was agreed upon that concrete steps ought to be taken to boost the ties.
Mr Modi further said, “there should be no place for anyone to misuse communities for political advantage and to create a “division” in the societies.
“Sampraday ka Rajnitik udeshya ke liye durpoyag karne walon aur batwarey ki Khai khodne ke liye koi jagah nahi honi chahiye,” Mr Modi said.
The remarks are significant as Mr Trudeau’ s visit has been marred by controversies due to grant of Visa to a former Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal.
There was also a row on the invitation extended to Mr Atwal by the Canadian authorities for an official dinner in honour of the Canadian Prime Minister.
The MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Thursday that the fact that the invitation extended to Mr Atwal has been withdrawn by the Canadian authorities, it shows that “they (Canadian authorities) have taken into account India’s concerns and I think we just need to move on from there”.
He also said the Canadian authorities have “clarified” that invitation extended to the alleged former Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal for the dinner was due to “oversight”.
Prime Minister Modi said, “We both (Modi and Trudeau) agree to fight extremism and terrorism”.
Both the National Security Advisors (NSAs) have reached in the past and both NSAs have also given final shape to the Framework for Cooperation on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism, Mr Modi said.
“Any attempt to challenge the unity and integrity of both our nations will not be tolerated,” Prime Minister said.