Islamic heritage of India has rejected terror

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the common Islamic heritage of India and Central Asia, which had always rejected forces of extremism.

Modi said India and Central Asia could not achieve their full potential without each other; nor would the region be more stable without cooperation between the two.

Speaking at Nazarbayev University, Modi said, "The Islamic heritage of both India and Central Asia is defined by the highest ideals of Islam — knowledge, piety, compassion and welfare. This is a heritage founded on the principle of love and devotion."

"And, it has always rejected the forces of extremism. Today, this is an important source of strength that brings India and Central Asia together."