Union Minister Anurag Thakur cites factors hindering India's progress towards $5 trillion economy: ‘Need to dismantle….’
Anurag Thakur said that India must display its commitment to preserving its hard-earned economic strength. The minister added that such illicit trades fund acts of terror.
"Combating the pervasive social and economic determinants inflicted by illicit trade now stands as an imperative, reflecting India's steadfast commitment to preserving its hard-earned economic strength and securing a prosperous future," he added. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels :rocket: Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! "These illegal networks thrive on the sale of counterfeit goods, smuggling of products, narcotics, and arms, channeling the profits into funding acts of terror that disrupt the peace and stability of nations," he said.
"The intertwined relationship between illicit trade, organized crime, and terrorism poses a clear and present danger to global security, making it imperative that we confront this issue head-on," he said. (With inputs from PTI)"Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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