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Both leaders highlight the importance of increasing cooperation in the fight against terrorism
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. According to the Joint Statement issued after the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit in Moscow on Tuesday (July 9, 2024), this includes the cross-border movement of terrorists, and terrorism financing networks and safe havens.
The two leaders strongly condemned the recent dastardly terrorist attack on an Army convoy in Kathua area of Jammu & Kashmir on July 8, 2024, in Dagestan on June 23, 2024, and on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22, 2024; they and stressed that these terrorist attacks are a grim reminder for further strengthening cooperation to combat terrorism.
“The Sides called for an uncompromising fight against international terrorism and extremism in all their forms and manifestations, noting the importance of increasing cooperation in this area, without hidden agendas and double standards on the solid basis of international law and the UN Charter,” the Joint Statement said. Besides, they stressed the need for firm implementation of relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council, the UN General Assembly, as well as the implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
The leaders reiterated that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group and that all those involved in terrorist activities and their supporters must be held accountable and brought to justice in accordance with international law.
The Indian side led by Prime Minister Modi and the Russian delegation headed by President Putin emphasised the primary responsibility of States and their competent authorities in combating terrorism and that global efforts to prevent and counter terrorist threats must fully comply with their obligations under international law.
“They called for zero tolerance for terrorism and expeditious finalization and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN framework as well as implementation of the UNGA and the UNSC resolutions on countering terrorism and violent extremism, conducive to terrorism,” the Joint Statement said.
During their discussions, India and Russia appreciated the Special Meeting of the UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) held in India in October 2022 under India’s Chairship of the CTC and welcomed the unanimously adopted Delhi Declaration on countering the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes.
“They noted that the declaration aims to cover the main concerns surrounding the terrorist exploitation of Information and Communications Technology, such as payment technologies, social media platforms and fundraising methods and misuse of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV, or drones),” the Joint Statement said.
During the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, Prime Minister Modi and President Putin also highlighted the following issues:
Transport & Connectivity – India and Russia share approaches on building a new architecture of stable and efficient transport corridors; they expressed readiness to actively work to expand logistics links with an emphasis on increasing the capacity of infrastructure, including for implementation of the Chennai-Vladivostok (Eastern Maritime) Corridor and the International North-South Transport Corridor, as well as using the potential of the Northern Sea Route.
Energy partnership – Both sides reiterated the importance of the robust and wide-ranging cooperation in the energy sector as a significant pillar of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. They appreciated the ongoing cooperation in the coal sector and agreed to explore the possibility for further increasing the supply of coking coal to India, and the opportunities of exporting anthracite coal from Russia to India.
Civil Nuclear Cooperation, Cooperation in Space – India and Russia noted the importance of the cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy as a significant component of the strategic partnership. They welcomed the enhanced partnership between the Indian Space Research Organization and the Russian State Space Corporation "Roscosmos” in the use of outer space for peaceful purposes, including in the human spaceflight programs, satellite navigation and planetary exploration. During the talks, both sides agreed to explore prospects of mutually beneficial cooperation in rocket engine development, production and use.
Cooperation in Education and Science & Technology – India and Russia noted the importance of bilateral cooperation in science, technology and innovation; they confirmed mutual interest in developing partnerships between educational and scientific organizations.
The two leaders strongly condemned the recent dastardly terrorist attack on an Army convoy in Kathua area of Jammu & Kashmir on July 8, 2024, in Dagestan on June 23, 2024, and on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22, 2024; they and stressed that these terrorist attacks are a grim reminder for further strengthening cooperation to combat terrorism.
“The Sides called for an uncompromising fight against international terrorism and extremism in all their forms and manifestations, noting the importance of increasing cooperation in this area, without hidden agendas and double standards on the solid basis of international law and the UN Charter,” the Joint Statement said. Besides, they stressed the need for firm implementation of relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council, the UN General Assembly, as well as the implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
The leaders reiterated that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group and that all those involved in terrorist activities and their supporters must be held accountable and brought to justice in accordance with international law.
The Indian side led by Prime Minister Modi and the Russian delegation headed by President Putin emphasised the primary responsibility of States and their competent authorities in combating terrorism and that global efforts to prevent and counter terrorist threats must fully comply with their obligations under international law.
“They called for zero tolerance for terrorism and expeditious finalization and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN framework as well as implementation of the UNGA and the UNSC resolutions on countering terrorism and violent extremism, conducive to terrorism,” the Joint Statement said.
During their discussions, India and Russia appreciated the Special Meeting of the UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) held in India in October 2022 under India’s Chairship of the CTC and welcomed the unanimously adopted Delhi Declaration on countering the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes.
“They noted that the declaration aims to cover the main concerns surrounding the terrorist exploitation of Information and Communications Technology, such as payment technologies, social media platforms and fundraising methods and misuse of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV, or drones),” the Joint Statement said.
During the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, Prime Minister Modi and President Putin also highlighted the following issues:
Transport & Connectivity – India and Russia share approaches on building a new architecture of stable and efficient transport corridors; they expressed readiness to actively work to expand logistics links with an emphasis on increasing the capacity of infrastructure, including for implementation of the Chennai-Vladivostok (Eastern Maritime) Corridor and the International North-South Transport Corridor, as well as using the potential of the Northern Sea Route.
Energy partnership – Both sides reiterated the importance of the robust and wide-ranging cooperation in the energy sector as a significant pillar of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. They appreciated the ongoing cooperation in the coal sector and agreed to explore the possibility for further increasing the supply of coking coal to India, and the opportunities of exporting anthracite coal from Russia to India.
Civil Nuclear Cooperation, Cooperation in Space – India and Russia noted the importance of the cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy as a significant component of the strategic partnership. They welcomed the enhanced partnership between the Indian Space Research Organization and the Russian State Space Corporation "Roscosmos” in the use of outer space for peaceful purposes, including in the human spaceflight programs, satellite navigation and planetary exploration. During the talks, both sides agreed to explore prospects of mutually beneficial cooperation in rocket engine development, production and use.
Cooperation in Education and Science & Technology – India and Russia noted the importance of bilateral cooperation in science, technology and innovation; they confirmed mutual interest in developing partnerships between educational and scientific organizations.
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