In the image: Adv. Ashish Shelar, Minister of Electronics, IT, AI and Culture Affairs, Government of Maharashtra and Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries lighting the candle in memory of the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks. Also seen in the picture are Ms. Priya Pansare, Senior Director, Trade, Investment and international Relations, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai (extreme right); Mr. Somesh Batra, Vice Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai (2nd from left) and Mr. Santosh Kotre, Director, Finance and Accounts, , MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai (extreme left)
“Twenty-five years after the tragic attacks of September 11 on World Trade Center, New York, we continue to remember the innocent lives that were lost and salute the courage and sacrifice of the first responders. The tragedy reminds the world that terrorism has no place in a peaceful and progressive society. PM Modi has consistently called for global response to the menace of terrorism and has advocated peace and harmony for sustaining economic growth. As part of this global family, WTC Mumbai pays tribute to the lives lost, honours the bravery of first responders and reiterates its commitment to peace, advancing trade and international cooperation” said Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries at an event held in remembrance of the victims of 9/11 terror attack at World Trade Center, Mumbai.
“The 9/11 attacks were not merely an attack on the World Trade Center or on one nation; they were an attack on humanity. We condemn terror attacks in all forms and manifestations and stand in solidarity with the victims of the terror attack” said. Adv. Ashish Shelar, Minister of Electronics, IT, AI and Culture Affairs, Government of Maharashtra who lit the candle in the memory of the victims of the horrific terror attack.
Mr. Praveen Pardeshi, Chief Executive Officer, Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA) expressed hope that the world comes together in one brotherhood so heinous terrorist activities like 9/11 are never repeated in future.
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th terror attack on the World Trade Center, New York which shocked the global community and brought terrorism at the fore of international discussions. Early in the morning, PM Modi also expressed his condolences and denounced in strong words the scourge of terrorism. The event at the World Trade Center, Mumbai was held to commemorate and show solidarity with victims of terror attacks globally.
As a mark of solemn remembrance, a candle was lit and one minute of silence was observed by the dignitaries along with senior office bearers of the World Trade Center, Mumbai in memory of the innocent lives lost in the 9/11 terror attacks.
