Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn't mention Pakistan, but he didn't need
to. "The intended recipients will get the message," he said at a packed
stadium in Dubai, as he underscored the commitment expressed by India
and the United Arab Emirates in fighting terror.
"The two nations reject extremism and any link between religion and
terrorism. They condemn efforts, including by states, to use religion to
justify, support and sponsor terrorism against other countries," said a
joint statement issued by both countries, in a thinly-disguised
indictment of Pakistan. The statement also called for the dismantling of
"terrorism infrastructure" and the need to bring "perpetrators of
terrorism to justice".
The PM's stress on the remarks against terrorism come amid seething
tension on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, and ahead of talks
next week between the National Security Advisers of India and Pakistan.
Six civilians, including a 12-year-old child, were killed by Pakistani
fire on Saturday. "Good Taliban, Bad Taliban...Good Terror, Bad
Terror...this won't work. A decision has to be taken - are you with
terrorism or with humanity?" the PM asked, adding, "people on the path
of terror will have to rely on bilateral talks for real solution."
The Prime Minister's two-day trip to the UAE concluded today with a
massive audience cheering his name at a cricket stadium in Dubai.
40,000 people were inside the arena; nearly 15,000 others sat outside, watching his speech on huge screens.
Mr Modi is the first Indian premier to visit the UAE in 34 years, a point he raised in his speech.
The UAE has an Indian community of over 2.5 million people.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
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