India reiterated that it is ready to extend all possible assistance to Sri Lanka to eliminate terrorism, radicalism and divisive Jihadi ideology posing a threat to Sri Lanka .
The divisive Jihadi ideology needs to be isolated and eliminated, as it is a threat to regional security and global peace.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered all possible assistance in this regard, should Sri Lanka require, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu said.
He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the 21st Diploma Course in Diplomacy & World Affairs at the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) in Colombo today.
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka this weekend at the invitation of President of Sri Lanka.This will be part of the first overseas trip of Prime Minister Modi after his re-election.
Prime Minister Modi will carry the message of solidarity and hope from people of India to the people of Sri Lanka , in the aftermath of April 21 attacks, Indian High Commissioner said.
Internet and cyberspace have revolutionized the way the people think and act. While digital age, technology and social media have brought humanity together, it has also become a potential weapon for spread of aggression and intolerance. Irrespective of the actual location of individuals, ideas and ideologies travel beyond borders, on a real time basis.
Alienation, compartmentalization and hierarchy of identities provide fertile ground to breed hate and violence.Love and tolerance are virtues which can be nurtured only in the waters of togetherness. India believes in taking everyone along in its journey towards development. Pluralism calls for celebration not confrontation, he added.
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