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Those nurturing terrorism doing so for short-sighted intentions: Afghan CEO

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New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) In an apparent reference to Pakistan, Afghan Chief Executive Office Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday said that those who nurture terrorism are doing so for “short-sighted and misplaced intentions”.

Addressing the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here, Abdullah said that Afghanistan was striving to overcome years of geopolitical abuse and terrorist attacks “in attempts by dark forces in designs that threaten our national fabric and identity as well as our aspirations”.

“In reality, these dark forces and misguided policies do not just threaten us, they threaten all societies, nation states, our cultural heritage and humanity as a whole,” he stated.

“Paradoxically, those who nurture and enable terrorism and extremist networks do so for short-sighted and misplaced intentions. They also engage in such activities at their own peril. This is why such strategies are a failure and have brought nothing but misery and hardship to all sides, including the perpetrators themselves.”

Abdullah thanked India for its support in fighting terrorism and help in rebuilding the war-torn nation.

“In this context, the last 16 years in particular are a testament to Indian generosity and support as part of a global effort to fight terrorism, help rebuild Afghanistan and integrate our region to global markets in new ideas by enlisting new opportunities and offering our youth hope for the future,” he said.

“We are particularly thankful to India’s soft power, generosity which ranges from infrastructure building to opening trade routes and providing quality education to our youth,” the Afghan CEO said, adding that was why India was “a rising global power, not just an emerging regional economy”.

Stating that Afghanistan continued to be at the forefront of the fight against tyranny and terror, Abdullah said: “Whatever the label or brand, we have decided to protect our people against Talibanism and outfits that function under the same overarching umbrella and share an identical world view.”

In a question and answer session chaired by Amar Sinha, former Secretary (Economic Affairs) in the External Affairs Ministry and a former Ambassador to Afghanistan, Abdullah said that the Taliban was under increasing pressure and hence was focusing on terrorist attacks in cities

“We are heartened by the latest pledges made by the international community that aim to break the current security stalemate, help us stand on our own feet, take responsibility for our own defence and adopt a more effective approach to fight terrorism in our region,” he stated.

The Afghan CEO also welcomed US President Donald Trump’s new South Asia policy which he said was not time-bound and was condition-based.

He said that Kabul’s message to other regional stakeholders was that differentiating between bad and good terrorists or failing to look at the linkages that exist between terrorists and extremist outfits or ignores state-sponsored violence and proxy warfare “can have catastrophic consequences”.

“We urge all nations affected by terrorism to boost their efforts through intelligence sharing and coordination,” he stated.

“Heightened cooperation and dialogue can overcome misunderstandings, misperceptions, mistrust and spoiling our tactics.”

Stating that his country’s efforts were “forward-looking, progressive and intended to foster, peace, growth and prosperity”, Abdullah said: “This vision takes into account the god-given rights of individuals and democratic constitutional order, basic rights and freedoms, functioning economy that unleashes human ingenuity and creativity and our promise to uplift people from poverty and inequality in this sphere. We are together in this journey. We have challenges and pitfalls along the way but we are confident that we shall overcome them through resolve, team work, shared moral high ground.”

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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