Kochi: India stands firmly and with full conviction with Israel in the fight against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said while addressing the first-ever address to the Israeli parliament-Knesset by an Indian Prime Minister.
Terrorism threatens peace, he said, emphasizing that no cause can justify the murder of civilians.
India has also endured the pain of terrorism for a long time, he said. Prime Minister said, like Israel, India has a consistent and uncompromising policy of zero tolerance for terrorism, with no double standards and called for sustained and coordinated global efforts to counter the menace. Mr Modi said, he also carry with him the deepest condolences of the people of India for every life lost and for every family whose world was shattered in the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Modi said that Jewish communities have lived in India without fear of persecution or discrimination. Modi described the Gaza Peace Initiative endorsed by the UN Security Council as a path towards “just and durable peace” in the region. He said India has expressed its firm support for the initiative.
Stating that India was the fastest-growing major economy in the world, Modi said the country will be among the top three economies globally.
Modi said Israel is a powerhouse of innovation and technological leadership, which creates a natural foundation for a forward-looking partnership. He said the bilateral investment treaty signed by the two sides last year will provide confidence and predictability to businesses.
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