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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan during the latter’s congratulatory phone call that Elimination of terrorism is necessary for regional peace and development.
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Significance of contact: The conversation was the first telephone contact between the two Prime Ministers since the February Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent Balakot air strike by India.
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Need for trust: Mr Modi stressed that creating trust and an environment free of violence and terrorism were essential for fostering cooperation for peace, progress and prosperity in our region.
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Neighbourhood First: Mr Modi also recollected initiatives like “Neighbourhood First” that were started during his first tenure from 2014-19.
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Peace, progress and prosperity: Mr Khan had reiterated his vision for peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia during the phone call.
Source
The Hindu