Threat of terrorism global, response to it cannot be local: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for an enhanced global cooperation to defeat the threats of terrorism, stating that there could be no safe havens for the perpetrators of such offences.

While inaugurating the four-day 90th Interpol General Assembly meet here, the Prime Minister said the corrupt, terrorists, drug cartels, poaching gangs or organised crime cannot have any safe haven and the Interpol can help by speeding up the process of issuing Red Corner Notices against offenders. 

“When threats are global, the response cannot be just local. It is high time that the world came together to defeat these threats,” Modi said. At a time when nations and societies were becoming inward-looking, India called for more international cooperation, the Prime Minister added. 

He also emphasized how India is calling for enhanced global cooperation and added that global cooperation for local welfare is our call.

“This is a call for universal cooperation to make the world a better place. India is one of the top contributors to the UN Peacekeeping Operations. From climate targets to Covid vaccines, India has shown the willingness to take the lead in any crisis,” PM Modi added further.

Praising the role of Interpol, the Prime Minister said, “In upholding diversity and democracy, India is a case study for the world. Over the last 99 years, Interpol has connected police organizations globally in 195 countries. This is despite differences in the legal framework.” 

The four-day event will culminate on October 21 and is witnessing participation by delegations from 195 Interpol member countries comprising of ministers, police chiefs of countries, heads of national central bureaus, and senior police officers. The Interpol General Assembly meeting is taking place in India after a gap of about 25 years – it was last held in 1997. The General Assembly is Interpol’s supreme governing body, comprising representatives from 195 member countries that meet annually.