Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered a keynote in an Islamic conference in New Delhi, where the King of Jordan, Abdullah II, was also present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered a keynote in an Islamic conference in New Delhi, where the King of Jordan, Abdullah II, was also present.
The conference, themed ‘Islamic Heritage: Promoting Understanding and Moderation’, has brought together scholars of the Islamic studies from across the world.
PM Modi and Jordanian King will hold bilateral talks on India-Jordan relations after the conferenceWhile addressing the audience present, PM Modi spoke of the ancient history that both nations possessed. “Jordan and India are etched in the religious texts. Jordan is located on a holy land, from where the message of God is spreading through His messengers across the globe,” the PM said.
Addressing India’s secularity, PM Modi added that the nation has hosted religions from across the world and helped those religions thrive. “Be it Lord Budhha 2500 years ago or Mahatma Gandhi a century ago - India has always spread the message of peace and love to the world,” he said, adding that Indians were proud of our unique diversity. “India is a System of equality, diversity and co-existence. Indian democracy is a celebration of our age-old plurality,” PM Modi added.
Further stressing on India’s heritage and values, PM Modi added that the message of religions and morals are the basis on which we challenge violent and terror elements. “Those who commit crimes against humanity do not understand that their actions also hurt people of that religion, which they claim to be protecting,” the PM added.
Stressing that the core of a religion cannot be inhumane, PM Modi also stated that terrorism had nothing to do with an individual’s religion. “Core of a religion cannot be inhumane. Every religion, every sect, every tradition promotes human values. Thus, it is important that today our youth should connect with humane Islam while being able to utilise modern science and technology at the time,” he said.
PM Modi also stressed on the fact that his government had one agenda: development. “In India, we have one mission - to take along everyone on the path to development,” he said.
Following his speech, the PM and the King of Jordan were expected to hold talks.
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