Climate and terror has to be tackled

There is lack of consensus between us, but there is a feeling of solidarity between us said Modi at Davos in the meeting of WEF today.”

The Prime Minister said India has always believed in values of integration and unity, ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ which means the entire world is one family. He added that it is relevant to bridge distances.

Modi said the world is facing constant challenges and there are three main challenges in front of the world.The Prime Minister said the glaciers are receding, the Arctic ice is melting, islands are going under water or are about to.

He added: “Heat and cold, excessive rain and drought – effects of extreme weather are seen everywhere. Even here, we are seeing the highest snowfall in 20 years.”

Modi said concerted action is required to tackle climate change. Care towards the environment is part of Indian culture.

The Prime Minister said the second biggest challenge is terrorism. He said, “Terrorism is a big threat to humanity. We all are aware of the threats of terrorism.”

Modi said the big threat ahead of our world is artificial creation of good and bad terrorists. It is painful to see some youngsters getting radicalised, he further added.