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NAM must be hard on terrorism: Singh
 HAVANA: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged Non-Aligned Movement leaders on Friday not to take a conciliatory tone as they work to counter terrorism, and try to keep the Middle East peace process on track. If NAM is to be relevant in todays circumstances, it cannot afford to equivocate on the subject of terrorism, Singh told more than 55 leaders of state and government from the NAMs 118 developing-country member states. A message must emanate from us that we are united in our desire to fight and eliminate the scourge of terrorism. We cannot allow the forces of intolerance and extremism to distract the worlds attention from the vital concerns of our people - the problems of poverty, ignorance and disease, Singh stressed. At a summit that has been rife with sharp words on US policy Singh appealed for a new inclusive globalisation. He also argued that as a group we have rejected extremes. We must spread the word of Gandhiji, the apostle of peace. Our voice must then be one of moderation, harmony and reason. If such is the voice of more than half of the people of the world, it will prevail. Posted by: Fred 2006-09-17 |
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