Prime Minister Modi holds talks with Argentina's President Mauricio Macri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the Pulwama terror attack shows that the time has come to deal with terrorism firmly. Narendra Modi was addressing media in New Delhi after delegation level talks with Argentinian President Mauricio Macri.

Modi said the world has to come together to fight against terrorism. He added that Narendra modi himself and Mr Macri agree that terrorism is a huge threat to global peace and stability. The Argentinian President firmly condemned the Pulwama terror attack.

Modi said there is a need to fight against scourge of terrorism. He said Argentina and India have shared values on multi-lateral ism and diversity. He said Argentina sees India as its business partner. He said India and Argentina have great opportunities in non conventional energies.

India and Argentina signed ten MoUs in several areas including Defense, Tourism and agriculture. President Ram Nath Kovind will host a Banquet in honor of the Argentinian President. Mr Macri will also address the Plenary Session of India-Argentina Business Forum. He is scheduled to visit Mumbai tomorrow.

India and Argentina traditionally share warm and friendly ties anchored in mutually beneficial partnerships. The bilateral co-operation spans areas including economic, commercial, agriculture, science, technology, culture and tourism.