NEW DELHI, May 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today again vowed firm and decisive action to bring the perpetrators and backers of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack to book.
Addressing a media event post his talks with visiting Angolan President Jo o Louren o, Prime Minister Modi said: “We are committed to take firm and decisive action against the terrorists and those who support them.”
He thanked Angola for its support in India’s fight against cross-border terrorism.
PM Modi also said that the two countries are united in their opposition to terrorism which is the biggest danger to humanity.
He thanked the Angolan leader for the condolences of his country for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Notably, PM Modi has vowed to bring the perpetrators and backers of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were brutally gunned down, to book and go to the ends of the earth to hunt them down. He has also given the Indian Armed Forces operational freedom to deal with their reprisal action in the matter.
Meanwhile, Modi announced a USD 200 million defence credit line for Angola and expressed commitment to act firmly and decisively against terrorists and their backers, an assertion that came days after the Pahalgam terror strike.
Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Laurenco that focused on ramping up overall bilateral ties, including in areas of digital public infrastructure.
In his media statement, the Prime Minister said Laurenco’s visit to India not only gives a new direction to the bilateral relations but also strengthens the India-Africa partnership.
“I am pleased to announce India’s USD 200 million defence credit line to support modernisation of Angola’s defence forces,” he said.
The Prime Minister also said that there was a discussion on repair, overhaul and supply of defence platforms as well.
India will also share its capabilities with Angola in the areas of digital public infrastructure, space technology and capacity building, Modi said. “We have also decided to further strengthen our relations in areas of healthcare, diamond processing, fertiliser and critical minerals.”
The Prime Minister also said, “We are committed to taking firm and decisive action against terrorists and those who support them.”
Highlighting the importance of ties between India and the African Union, he said, “We are partners in progress, We are pillars of the Global South.”
Laurenco arrived in Delhi on Thursday on a four-day trip. (Agencies)
