Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that the world community must reject any linkage between religion and terrorism while formulating a genuinely international partnership in the fight against all forms of terror acts.

In his intervention at the East Asia Summit, the Prime Minister also said that it should be ensured that cyber and space remain a source of connectivity and prosperity, and not new threats of conflict. Leaders of 18 countries including US President Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang are assembled at the one-day ninth East Asian Summit in the Myanmarese capital Nay Pyi Taw.

The Prime Minister said India support the East Asia Summit Declaration on the Islamic State (terror group). At the same time, comprehensive response against terrorism requires a genuinely international partnership against all terrorism. The prime Minister said those who believe inhumanity must come together and reject any linkagebetween religion and terrorism.

On co-operation in tackling the threat of Ebola virus , Mr. Modi said India has contributed 12 million dollars in the efforts against Ebola. On clean energy, the Prime Minister said that though substantial progress has been made on the issue since last Summits , there is need for working together and taking new initiatives.

Talking about India's Act East Policy, the Prime Minister said that India has changed its Look East policy into Act East policy in the last six months to give it an action orientation.

In his concluding remarks, the Prime Minister said that ASEAN’s success is an inspiration for broader integration in the Asia-Pacific region.

Before his address, Mr. Modi held bilateral talks with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Mededev.Prime Minister exuded confidence that India-Russia relations will further strengthen .

Recalling his visit to Russia in 2001 , Mr. Modi said that India and Russia are close friends. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Mededev said that India is a close and valued partner of Russian and said that there are many areas where both the countries are cooperating.