Speaking on the 2nd edition of ‘Samvad- Global Initiative on Conflict Avoidance and Environment Consciousness’, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in a video message on Thursday said dialogue is the only way to cut through deep-rooted religious stereotypes and prejudices that divide communities across the world and sow seeds of conflict between nations and societies.
“As the inter-connected and inter-dependent world of 21st century battles a number of global challenges, from terrorism to climate change, I am confident that the solutions will be found through Asia’s oldest traditions of dialogue and debate,” he said.
The Prime Minister further said he is a “product of the ancient Indian tradition that firmly believes in dialogue on difficult issues.”
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Giving examples of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Lord Buddha and Bhakta Prahlada, he said the purpose of each of their actions was to uphold ‘dharma’ (duty), which has sustained Indians from ancient to modern times.
