Highlights: ‘Radicalisation key challenge to peace’ says PM Modi at SCO Summit 2021

PM Modi also advised that the summit should develop a shared blueprint to combat radicalism and extremism.

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17 Sep 2021, 9:01 am

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In his address to the plenary session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) 21st summit in Dushanbe on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about increasing radicalisationwhich he stressed has become the region's biggest risk to peace, security, and trust imbalance.
Recent events in Afghanistan have made this task more evident, added Mr Modi in his six-minute virtual address.
“The twentieth anniversary of the SCO is the right time to think about the future of SCO. The biggest challenges in this area are related to peace, security and trust deficit andthe root cause of these problems is increasing radicalisation. Recent developments in Afghanistan have made this challenge clear,” said PM Modi.
He also advised that the summit should develop a shared blueprint to combat radicalism and extremism and strive to establish a strong network among moderate, tolerant, and inclusiveorganisations and traditions linked with Islam.

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Highlights

India is striving to improve its ties with Central Asia.

“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 vastmarket,” said PM Modi

PM Modi stated that no connectivity initiative can be one-way. “To ensure mutual trust, connectivity projects should be consultative, transparent and participatory. There shouldbe respect for the territorial integrity of all countries,” said Indian PM.
“We are celebrating SCO's 20th anniversary this year. Iran is a new member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, whom I warmly welcome. Narendra Modi went on to say, "Ialso welcome the three new dialogue partners, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar."
Modi also stated that talented youngsters should be encouraged 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.”

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