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India calls for developing a comprehensive global response to tackle nuclear terrorism

Feb 8,  2:05 PM Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar today said the negative consequences of atomic power can not be overlooked and nuclear terrorism is an international threat. He was delivering the inaugural address at the Implementation and Assessment Group Meeting of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism in New Delhi. Mr Jaishankar said Nuclear security will be a continuing concern especially as terrorist groups and non state actors strike deeper roots and explore different avenues to spread terror. He said developing a comprehensive global response is the highest priority. Mr Jaishankar hoped that comprehensive convention on international terrorism proposed by India in 1996, will be adopted soon. The Foreign Secretary said dangers of discrimination among terrorists are increasingly recognized. AIR correspondent reports nearly 150 delegates from various partner countries and international organisations are taking part in the three-day event. The meeting highlights India’s commitment to global nuclear non-proliferation and peaceful uses of nuclear energy. It is a part of country's overall engagement with the international community on nuclear security issues. It also highlights the continued priority of India to nuclear security, strengthening the institutional frameworks, capacity building and enhancing international cooperation. The Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism was launched in 2006 by the Russian Federation and the United States jointly. In the past ten years, it has grown to include 86 partner nations and five official observer organization