Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism

As terrorists strike Dhaka, India calls for quick adoption of global anti-terror pact

As terrorists struck a massive blow in the region Friday, India called for quick action to adopt the long-stalled Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) and expressed disappointment that the General Assembly failed to push for its early adoption.

Jul 02, 2016, 09:55 AM IST

India challenges UN to act unitedly on terror, adopt convention

India has challenged the world body to rise above the differences of its members over fighting terrorism and adopt an international convention to unitedly combat the spreading menace.

Jan 16, 2016, 02:35 AM IST

Urgent need to finalise a global convention on terrorism: India

 India has said the multiple terror attacks in Paris and Beirut highlight the urgent need to finalise a global convention on terrorism, asserting that the financing being provided to terrorist groups such as ISIS and LeT needs to be addressed collectively.

Nov 18, 2015, 13:51 PM IST

Excellent speech, Modi tells Sushma on UNGA address

In a series of tweets, Modi said: "Just spoke to @SushmaSwaraj ji & congratulated her for the excellent speech at the @UN. A perfect articulation of key global issues."

Oct 02, 2015, 06:00 AM IST

Don't need 4-points,just address terror and let's talk: India to Pak

A day after Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raked up Kashmir, the Indian minister used the same forum to raise the issue of "illegal occupation of parts of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir" by Pakistan and said terror attacks from there are engineered to legitimise it.

Oct 02, 2015, 01:02 AM IST

India takes on Pakistan at UN, says 'four-pointers are redundant, give up terrorism first'

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Thursday that India was ready for a dialogue with Pakistan based on just one point, “give up terror,” and will address all outstanding issues if it gets a positive response.

Oct 02, 2015, 00:40 AM IST