Developments In Afghanistan Have Made Challenge Posed By Radicalisation More Clear: PM
PM Narender Modi addressed the Plenary session at the 21st SCO Summit, 2021
Mumbai: While addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, PM Narendra Modi said, that Peace, Security and Trust Deficit are the biggest challenge for SCO. The increasing radicalization in the region and recent developments in Afghanistan have made these challenges clear.
Addressing the Plenary session via a video link PM Modi said, “The biggest challenges in this area are related to peace, security and trust deficit. The main cause of these problems is increasing radicalization. Recent developments in Afghanistan have made this challenge clear.”
PM Modi also asked its member countries to encourage talented youngsters towards science and rational thinking. “We can bring our startups and entrepreneurs together to make the innovative spirit towards making India a stakeholder in an emerging technology,” he said.
“India is committed to increasing its connectivity with central Asia. We believe that landlocked Central Asian countries can benefit immensely by connecting with India’s vast market,” he said.
He further added that connectivity initiatives cannot be one-way. Speaking on connectivity with Central Asia he also said that the historical trends in Central Asia have been a bastion of moderate and progressive cultures and values. Also Read: 2022 Republic Parade Will Be Hosted By Central Vista: Harshdeep Puri
“This year we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of SCO. I welcome Iran as a new member country of the SCO. I also welcome the three new dialogue partners – Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar,” he further said.
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