“When threats are global, response cannot be just local”, he said, adding that “global cooperation for social welfare” is the need of the hour.
He said that there can be no safe havens for the corrupt, terrorists, drug cartels, poaching gangs and organised crime, and called for a global response to tackle these dangers.
He also called upon all nations for their support and cooperation to look inward.
“A safe and secure world is our shared responsibility, when forces of good cooperate, forces of crime can’t operate”, the Prime Minister said in his opening address at the meet.
He referred to the meet as a “historic milestone”, saying that Interpol will celebrate its 100 years next year, in 2023.
PM Modi told the audience that “India is one of the top contributors towards UN Peacekeeping Operations”, and called for universal cooperation to make the world a better place.
The Prime Minister also extended a small tribute to the police forces of the country on the occasion, calling them ‘frontline responders during any crisis’.
“I pay my respect to the police personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of the people.”
Highlighting India’s response to global crises, Modi said from climate targets to Covid vaccines, India has shown willingness to take the lead in any crisis.
During his address, he also spoke about how corruption and financial crimes have harmed the welfare of citizens of many countries.
The event was organised after a gap of 25 years at Pragati Maidan in Delhi and saw the participation of nearly 195 countries.
(With inputs from agencies)