With the recent spate of terror strikes weighing heavily on his mind, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said it was 'vital' to strengthen international cooperation to combat terrorism and bring its perpetrators, financiers and sponsors to justice.
The prime minister also made a strong pitch for expeditious conclusion of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism and swift reforms of the UN, including changes in the composition of the Security Council to reflect contemporary realities of the 21st century.
Terrorism came under special focus by Dr Singh in his address to the 63rd session of the UN General Assembly.
"It is vital that we strengthen international cooperation to combat terrorism and to bring the perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of terrorism to justice.
Image: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addresses the United Nations General Assembly.
Text: PTI | Photographs: Paresh Gandhi
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