India and Russia on Friday issued a strong joint call for an \u201cuncompromising\u201d global fight against terrorism, denouncing \u201chidden agendas and double standards\u201d while reaffirming their long-standing security partnership. At the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the need for a united global front against terrorism, calling it a direct assault on humanity.<\/p>\n
The two leaders condemned the recent terror attacks in Pahalgam (J&K)<\/strong> and Moscow\u2019s Crocus City Hall<\/strong>, stressing that groups such as ISIS, ISKP and their affiliates must be eliminated through a zero-tolerance policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Modi said, \u201cBe it the attack in Pahalgam or the cowardly attack on Crocus City Hall \u2014 the root of these incidents is the same. Terrorism is a direct attack on the values of humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n The joint statement urged concerted global action against UN-listed terrorist groups, terrorism financing networks, cross-border terrorism, safe havens, and radicalisation through digital platforms. Both sides emphasised strict adherence to the UN Charter and relevant UNSC resolutions.<\/p>\n India and Russia reaffirmed close coordination on Afghanistan and welcomed counter-terror measures targeting ISIS, ISKP and other extremist networks. They stressed the urgent need for uninterrupted humanitarian aid to the Afghan people.<\/p>\n Amid geopolitical disruptions and Western sanctions, India and Russia finalised a five-year economic cooperation plan till 2030<\/strong>, aiming to boost trade, investments, mobility, health collaboration, and energy partnerships.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Modi highlighted the \u201cpole-star-like steadfastness\u201d of India-Russia ties over the past eight decades. The two sides also pushed for:<\/p>\n Russia\u2019s President Putin received a ceremonial welcome, with PM Modi personally greeting him at the airport and hosting a private dinner on Thursday night.<\/p>\n Modi reiterated India\u2019s consistent stand favouring peace and dialogue:<\/p>\n \u201cIndia welcomes all efforts for a peaceful and lasting resolution. We have always been ready to contribute and will continue to do so.\u201d<\/p>\n Prime Minister Modi presented President Putin with culturally significant gifts, including:<\/p>\n The collection symbolised India\u2019s rich craftsmanship and the enduring India-Russia friendship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" India and Russia on Friday issued a strong joint call for an \u201cuncompromising\u201d global fight against terrorism, denouncing \u201chidden agendas and double standards\u201d while reaffirming their long-standing security partnership. At the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the need for a united global front against terrorism, calling […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3641,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,31,37],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3642","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-international","8":"category-national","9":"category-politics"},"yoast_head":"\nFocus on Afghanistan<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Economic Partnership Gets Major Push<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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