State-sponsored terror biggest threat to humanity: PM Modi in Maldives Parliament

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a veiled attack on Pak-sponsored terror on Saturday emphasised that state sponsorship of terrorism is the biggest threat the humanity is facing today as he urged the world leaders to unite for combating the menace.

Addressing the Maldivian Parliament or the Majlis, Modi said that relations between India and Maldives are older than history. He announced that India will assist in conservation of Friday mosque in Maldives.

“Today I want to emphasise that every Indian is with you for the strengthening of democracy in the Maldives,” he said.


Terrorism is not just a threat for a country but to the entire civilization, he said.

“The world community has organised conventions and meetings on global challenges like the climate change, now it should also come together on the issue of terrorism. It is time for a global conference on terrorism,” Modi said.

“It is very unfortunate that people are still making the mistake of distinguishing between good terrorists and bad terrorists. State sponsorship of terrorism is the biggest threat the world is facing today,” Modi said, in veiled reference to Pakistan.

“The water is now rising above the head,” Modi said as he urged the world leaders to unite for combating the menace.

“Combating terrorism and radicalisation is the most accurate test of the leadership in the world,” he said.

“Today in Maldives, and in Majlis, I am very happy to be present among you. Majlis took the decision to invite me, in its first meeting after Mohamed Nasheed Ji became the speaker. Your gesture has touched the heart of every Indian and has enhanced their respect and dignity.”