Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a joint press conference in New Delhi on Thursday, extended his gratitude to Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for the latter’s expression of solidarity with India in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

Emphasising the shared concerns and mutual commitment of both nations in combating extremism, PM Modi underscored that terrorism is a global threat, not confined to any one country, and reiterated that the fight against this menace is the duty of all responsible and humanitarian nations. He asserted that confronting terrorism collectively and decisively is essential for ensuring global peace and stability.

PM Modi highlighted that Singapore’s support in this regard holds special significance for India, especially in times when terrorism has not only claimed innocent lives but also seeks to jeopardise the peace and progress of entire regions.

He underlined that India-Singapore relations transcend the realm of traditional diplomacy and embody a deeper partnership rooted in shared values, trust, and a collective vision for peace, prosperity, and regional cooperation.

Describing the bilateral relationship as one with a “partnership of purpose,” he stated that both countries are aligned in their goal of ensuring a secure environment that fosters development and stability in Asia and beyond.

The reference to India’s successful counter-terror operation, Operation Sindoor, also emerged during this engagement. Following the operation, an All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by MP Sanjay Kumar Jha visited Singapore on May 27 as part of India’s diplomatic outreach to reinforce its evolving counter-terror strategy.

The delegation engaged in detailed discussions with Singaporean interlocutors and conveyed the policy shift that India has undertaken in its response to terrorism, marking what is being called the “new normal” in India’s approach.

The Indian representatives highlighted the lessons from Pahalgam and explained that India will henceforth respond firmly and decisively to any terrorist aggression, rejecting any possibility of restraint in the face of provocation.

The delegation outlined three critical benchmarks of India’s revised strategy: first, any future terrorist attack on Indian soil will invite a fitting and proportionate response; second, India will categorically refuse to tolerate nuclear blackmail, thereby eliminating the space for deterrence-based coercion from hostile neighbours; and third, India will make no distinction between the state sponsors of terrorism and the terrorist masterminds who operate with impunity under their patronage.

This clear articulation of intent demonstrates India’s resolve to redefine the conventional limits of counter-terrorism measures and ensure accountability on all fronts.

During these exchanges, India requested continued diplomatic and moral support from Singapore in its global campaign against terrorism, recognising Singapore as a crucial partner that shares concerns over radicalism and security threats in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

Singapore’s expression of sympathy and its assurance of support to India reaffirm the longstanding synergy between the two nations in addressing cross-border threats to peace and security.

The outcome of these discussions not only strengthens bilateral ties but also contributes to shaping a cooperative international framework against terrorism—underscoring that unity among nations is indispensable in defeating forces that seek to destabilise the world order.

Based On ANI Report