Worried over the rise in terror incidents in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh today asked the global community to extend sustained cooperation for dealing with the menace for ensuring stability in the region. Replying to queries after inaugurating India Economic Summit in New Delhi, Dr. Singh said that New Delhi has vital stake in peace, progress and stability of these countries and other countries of South Asia. He said India has been a victim of terrorism, unfortunately emanating from across our border for the last 25 years, but the world discovered it as a global problem only after 9/11.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent adds that<br/>off late India has been expressing its grave concern over the sharp rise in deadly terror attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan.The US agency FBI has recently uncovered a plot when it nabbed David Coleman Headley, hired by the Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba to carry out attacks in India.
News On AIR | November 8, 2009 1:44 PM
India seeks international cooperation to fight terrorism