'No Double Standards, No Compromise': PM Modi On Terrorism, Peace In Indo-Pacific Region

Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 09:53 IST

During his visit to Malaysia, PM Narendra Modi said the Indo-Pacific region is committed to development, peace, and stability, and India gives priority to ASEAN centrality

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India’s message on terrorism is clear and New Delhi will continue to support all efforts for peace.

“Our message on terrorism is clear: no double standards and no compromise," Modi said during his visit to Malaysia, while also extending his congratulations to the country on its successful ASEAN chairmanship. “The Indo-Pacific region is committed to development, peace, and stability. India gives priority to ASEAN centrality."

Modi’s message in Malaysia comes only days after India said the extradition of fugitive preacher Zakir Naik will be among a vast array of issues that the Prime Minister will discuss with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.     

In a briefing before his two-day visit, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said there will be discussions on issues across all areas when asked about Zakir Naik’s extradition to India.

“As far as the question of Zakir Naik is concerned, I can assure you that all issues will be discussed during the visit. We have had opportunities to discuss these issues in past visits also at various levels. We will continue to take up the issue until all technical procedures are completed. We hope to get the outcome that we desire," secretary (east) P Kumaran said at the briefing.

In August 2024 during his visit to India, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim had said if sufficient evidence is presented in the case related to Naik, then the country will “not condone terrorism".

“I am talking about the sentiment of extremism, of compelling case, evidence that suggest that atrocities committed by an individual, group or factions or parties. These are of concern to us," Ibrahim had said, while addressing the 50th Sapru House Lecture. 

Naik is known for his inflammatory speeches and is wanted by the National Investigation Agency under a 2016 money laundering case. He is also alleged to have incited people by his hate speech and runs a channel by the name PeaceTV, which is banned across India and other countries due to its controversial nature. He has also been denied entry into Canada and the United Kingdom because of this.

(With agency inputs)

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