External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group as it is a crime against the entire humanity. <br/><br/>In her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit at Sochi in Russia, Ms Swaraj said, India condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and there can be no justification whatsoever for any acts of terrorism. She said, India is consistently strengthen cooperation within the SCO framework and to work together,to seek comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security. <br/><br/>She said, India urges all nations to enhance cooperation in intelligence sharing, developing best practices and technologies, mutual legal assistance, extradition arrangements, capacity building amongst for countering terrorism. Mrs Swaraj said, India in cooperation with other SCO Member States would promote the development of cooperation in legal services within the SCO framework. <br/><br/>She said, connectivity with SCO countries is India's priority.She said, connectivity with Afghanistan is an important priority sector for India, and it has improved with the operationalization of the Air Freight Corridor between Kabul, Kandahar and New Delhi in June. On economy, Mrs Swaraj said that challenges before the global economy continue to persist.<br/><br/>She said, slowdown in the world economy accompanied with increasing tide of protectionism and policy uncertainties will require measures of matching proportions.
News On AIR | December 1, 2017 8:56 PM
Terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group: Sushma Swaraj