Modi: Terrorism remains biggest threat to world

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an address to the US Congress considered an peaceful and stable Afghanistan links to the joint targets of New Delhi and Washington.

“India too has made an enormous contribution and sacrifices to support our friendship with Afghan people. A commitment to rebuild a peaceful, and stable and prosperous Afghanistan our shared objective.” Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister said.

However, Modi has not mentioned Pakistan, but considered that country a place for the new generation of terrorists.

“Distinguished Members, not just in Afghanistan, but elsewhere in South Asia, and globally, terrorism remains the biggest threat. In the territory stretching from West of India’s border to Africa, it may go by different names, from Laskhar-e-Taiba, to Taliban to ISIS. But, it’s philosophy is common: of hate, murder and violence. Although it’s shadow is spreading across the world, it is incubated in India’s neighborhood,” Modi said.

Modi commended the members of the US Congress for sending a clear message to those who preach and practice terrorism for political gains.

Modi, the fifth Indian prime minister to address a joint session of Congress, was interrupted throughout by applause from lawmakers who increasingly see in India a democratic counterweight to China in the Asia Pacific.

Modi’s repeated references to India’s commitment to freedom and democracy served as a reminder that his country offers the U.S. a like-minded partner in an increasingly unsettled region.

And that it provides Asia with a model for development and progress more compatible with U.S. values.