PM Modi at G-7 Summit: Turning a Blind Eye to Terrorism is a Betrayal of Humanity

Terrorists are a betrayal to mankind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said so at the G-7 Summit. He urged a stern international approach towards the nations with a harboring ground of terrorism especially bringing out the issue of the recent Pahalgam attack saying that it was an attack on the dignity and identity of all Indians. Modi also emphasized the need to have energy security, inclusive growth and tackling the interests of Global South keeping in view the current global issues being experienced.

Context

• During a G-7 energy security outreach session addressed by Prime Minister Modi, he brought to the agenda of the leaders the cross border terrorism in India neighborhood. 

• His comments followed the Pahalgam terror attack that he called a direct attack on the sovereignty and humanity of India.

Key Points

Indian Resistance on Terrorism:

• Neighborhood as a Breeding Place PM Modi highlighted that the neighborhood of India has turned into a breeding place of terrorists and the international community should act on those nations aiding terrorism.

• Pahalgam Attack: The attack on Pahalgam by the terrorists that happened on April 22 is another story covered by the Prime Minister as an act that attacked the soul, identity and dignity of each and every Indian citizen.

• Global Responsibility: Modi emphasized on all countries to be held responsible, that is to say, looking the other way, this is a treason to humanity where terrorism is encouraged.

• Double Standards: He blamed the international community for having two sets of rules when addressing the case of terrorism and called upon the global institutions that they were in danger of losing their credibility in front of the international community as a result of such inconsistency.

United National Agenda on Terrorism (UNAT):

• Need to Act: Modi urged that it was high time the world took strong action against the issue of terrorism, as history will not be kind to those countries who will sit back and watch the issue of terrorism to prosper.

• No Room Through Support of Terrorists: He pointed out that terrorism or terrorists should not be given the best interests supported through any means because this harms world peace and stability.

Global South concerns and Energy Security:

• Energy Transition: Modi highlighted the problem of energy security (and specifically to the future generations). He emphasized the aspects of energy availability, accessibility, and affordability and noted that India was dedicated to inclusive development.

• Global South: Modi has indicated that the developing world that consists of the countries of the Global South is the biggest victim of the crises that are brought about by globalism and has requested that their voices must be heard internationally since it is felt that they have been sidelined on the world front.

Technology and Artificial intelligence:

• Artificial Intelligence as a Means of Innovation: artificial intelligence is a fast-increasing trend in efficiency maximization and innovation in various industries, and PM Modi recognized it.

• AI Energy Usage: He mentioned the high energy requirements of AI-based technologies and noted that the gradual rise in energy consumption in the society of technology can merely be changed in a sustainable manner by implementing renewable energy.

• India in the International Forum: Modi once again confirmed that India would continue to work with the international community especially with the G-7 on issues pertaining to technology, energy security and international peace.

• Humanitarian Approach: He further added that India never acted out of its self interest but in the wider interest of humanity and this will remain the rule whenever India would be associated with international organizations and programs.

Conclusion

The speech of PM Modi in the G-7 Summit reflected the need of India to crack down on terrorism, take global action, and inclusive growth. In his comments, he did not only draw attention to the necessity to fight cross-border terrorism but also to the need to secure energy and achieve success in solving the problems of the Global South. Modi has appealed to the world to come together in times of the geopolitical challenges and technology-related energy requirements, which introduces the step forward in India leading the global world.