Against the shameful terror attacks in various countries like Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday at Mozambique said, “Terrorism is is the gravest threat to the world today”. He said the networks of terrorism are interlinked with other crimes, including drug trafficking, to curb which India and Mozambique signed a pact. He also spoke about security and defense ties between India and Mozambique, which are connected by Indian Ocean.
After the conversation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi, they signed a significant long term agreement under which India will buy pulses from Mozambique. The Prime Minister declared India as a “trusted friend” and a “reliable partner” of Mozambique. Modi also announced that essential medicines, including those for treating AIDS, would be donated to Mozambique for strengthening the healthcare system of Africa.
Modi further said, “We want development and economic progress to benefit the people. We also want safety and security of our people”. The two leaders also discussed ways to enhance trade and investments.
As India and Mozambique are connected by Indian Ocean, the PM talked about the “emerging security challenges”, including in the maritime areas, and said the two countries will step up security and defense cooperation. He also said that India will help build capacities of Mozambican security forces through training and equipment.