Warning that segmented approach by some countries to combat terrorism has failed, President Pranab Mukherjee has said that the scourge can be rolled back only through comprehensive, coordinated and international cooperation.
Ahead of his first historic visit to Jordan, Palestine and Israel beginning on October 10, the President also said India is concerned about the "spill over effects of instability" in the Middle East Region, resulting in increased terrorist activities across the world, including in South Asia.
Coming out strongly against countries which differentiate between good and bad terrorists, Mukherjee said segmented and partial approaches have not succeeded in countering terrorism. “India condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations...we believe terrorism should be dealt in a comprehensive manner. Segmented and partial approaches as adopted by some of the countries have been unsuccessful in countering terrorism,” the President, who will be embarking on a six-day tour to the three countries, said.