The time has come “for our movement to recognise the need for concrete action in the fight against terrorism”, Mr. Ansari said while addressing the plenary meeting of the bloc in the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Ansari’s remarks came against the backdrop of India raising its concerns at various international fora over Pakistan’s support to cross-border terrorism. Mr. Ansari also strongly flagged the issue of UN reforms. “We must use the forthcoming 71st UNGA to ensure that our discussions in the IGN move forward,” Mr. Ansari said. “We began a discussion on this at the Cartagena Summit in 1995; this discussion must continue and fructify so that NAM may achieve its full potential,” Mr. Ansari said.

Source: The Hindu September 18, 2016 09:00 UTC