India and Netherlands slam double standards on terror

The Hague: India and the Netherlands strongly condemned the use of double standards in addressing the menace of terrorism, saying there can be no justification for acts of terror on any grounds.

Expressing concern about the serious and grave threat posed by the spread of terrorism and violent extremism to both the countries and the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte, in a joint statement after a bilateral meeting on Tuesday, reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism and prevent radicalisation that could lead to violent extremism.

They also and reiterated the need for a unified and collective effort by the international community to eliminate terrorism through a holistic approach.