With India banning all imports from Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterate the Centre's readiness to take decisive action against terrorists and their supporters.
Addressing a joint press statement with Angola President Joao Lourenco in New Delhi, PM Modi thanked him for condoling the deaths of Pahalgam victims and for expressing support for India's fight against terrorism. A total of 26 people were killed in the deadly attack.
Addressing the press meet with President João Lourenço of Angola. @jlprdeangola https://t.co/DVlVpOWhzp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 3, 2025
“Both countries believe that terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity," Modi said, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Modi's address comes amid deteriorating ties with Pakistan as India stopped all imports from and through Pakistan. It also denied entry for Pakistani ships at Indian ports on Saturday. New Delhi has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and revoked the visas of Pakistani citizens.
India and Angola are marking the 40th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Pointing out the relationship of the two nations goes way back, Modi said, "When Angola was fighting for its freedom, India was standing beside it with faith and friendship".
The joint address comes as India nears $100 billion in trade with African nations in the past decade. New Delhi has also opened 17 embassies in various countries of the continent in the last 10 years. India held its first naval maritime exercise with African nations in April.
PM Modi said India has given $700 million in grants to African nations. "We've opened vocational training centres across 8 countries in Africa. We're aiding in building digital public infrastructure across five countries," the premier said.
