Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, terrorism in any form or its manifestation cannot be justified or condoned. He said, the international community must isolate and expose those countries that harbour terrorists, provide safe havens and condone terrorism. In his remarks at the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Modi said, that cross-border terrorism requires a decisive response and terrorism financing and recruitment must be resolutely countered. He stressed to take proactive steps to prevent the spread of radicalization among youth. Mr. Modi’s remarks were delivered by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar who was present at the  Summit. The Prime Minister said, the meeting is taking place in the backdrop of pandemic impact, ongoing conflicts, rising tensions, trust deficits and an increasing number of hotspots around the world. The SCO gathering is aimed at finding common ground to mitigate the consequences of these developments.