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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Central Asian nations condemn Pahalgam attack, resolve to fight terror
The Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries Friday unequivocally condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and stressed that the perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of terror acts must be held accountable and brought to justice. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted the India-Central Foreign Ministers dialogue, which took place after more than three-and-half years. The meeting was attended by Kazakhstan Deputy PM Murat Nurtleu, Kyrgyz Republic's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev, Tajikistan's Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov. The ministers also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the joint statement, the countries condemned the Pahalgam attack and 'reaffirmed their firm commitment to fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterated that providing safe haven, using terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism, terror financing, arms and drugs trafficking, dissemination of a radical ideology and abuse of cyber space to spread disinformation and incite violence, goes against the basic principles of humanity and international relations.' 'They stressed that perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of terrorist acts must be held accountable and brought to justice. In this context, they called for early adoption of the UN Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism,' it said. 'They stressed the need to strengthen UN-led global counter-terrorism cooperation and fully implement the relevant UNSC resolutions, Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and FATF standards,' it said. The ministers, as per the statement, reiterated their 'strong support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan which is free from terrorism, war and drugs… The Ministers agreed to continue close coordination and consultations on matters related to Afghanistan'. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar appreciated the Central Asian nations that 'stood by India and condemned the heinous terrorist attack' while reaffirming that it would be a 'trusted development partner' for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. He said the cooperation between India and Central Asia received a 'quantum boost' following the PM's visits to all five countries in the region in 2015. Jaishankar said both India and the Central Asian nations are committed to advancing mutually beneficial cooperation in areas of trade and investment, defence, regional connectivity, security and new and emerging technologies. According to the joint statement, 'The ministers emphasized optimum usage of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) to enhance connectivity between India and the Central Asian countries' while 'India reiterated its support for the membership of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in INSTC'. The ministers also appreciated the First meeting of the India-Central Asia Joint Working Group on Chabahar Port held in Mumbai in April 2023. India welcomed the interest of Central Asian countries to utilize the services of Shahid Beheshti Terminal at the Chabahar Port for facilitating their trade with India and beyond. As per the statement, they also 'expressed interest in joint exploration of rare earth and critical minerals. Appreciating the outcomes of the first India-Central Asia Rare Earth Forum held in September 2024 in New Delhi, they called upon the relevant authorities to hold the second India-Central Asia Rare Earth Forum meeting at the earliest convenience. The Ministers also encouraged exchange of delegations to explore new areas of cooperation in critical minerals'. They also agreed to prepare ground to hold the second India-Central Asia Summit at a mutually convenient date in 2025.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Bring sponsors, perpetrators & financiers of terror to justice'
NEW DELHI: The 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue saw the two sides stressing that perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of terrorist acts must be held accountable and brought to justice, while also unequivocally condemning the Pahalgam attack. In a joint statement, they underlined the need to strengthen UN-led global counterterrorism cooperation and fully implement the relevant UNSC resolutions, Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and FATF standards. External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his counterparts from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Turkmenistan called on PM Narendra Modi after the Dialogue that saw focus on issues related to connectivity, trade, investment and counterterrorism. "India deeply cherishes its historical ties with the countries of Central Asia. Look forward to working together to further deepen our cooperation in trade, connectivity, energy, fintech, food security and health for mutual progress and prosperity,"Modi said in a post on X, adding both sides stood firm and resolute in their collective fight against terrorism. A joint statement said that the ministers unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Breaking News Live Updates: UN Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov of UNOCT meets a delegation of the Indian Government
15 May 2025 | 07:26:07 AM IST Breaking News Live Updates: General Natalia Gherman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) met with a delegation of the Government of the Republic of India. Breaking News Live Updates: USG Voronkov and ASG Gherman expressed condolences for the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025: UN spokesperson in response to ANI on visit of Indian Technical Team at UN, New discussions with the Indian delegation focused on ongoing collaboration with CTED and UNOCT within their respective mandates, particularly in support of implementing key Security Council counter-terrorism resolutions and the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Key areas of cooperation include UNOCT-led technical capacity-building initiatives supported by India- such as cybersecurity, countering terrorist travel, supporting victims of terrorism, and countering the financing of terrorism. The participants also discussed efforts to counter the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, in line with the 2022 Delhi Declaration adopted by the Counter-Terrorism Committee under the Chairmanship of India. This includes the development of non-binding guiding principles—prepared with CTED's support—on threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems and the use of emerging financial technologies for terrorist activities. Show more
Economic Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Breaking News Live Updates: UN Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov of UNOCT meets a delegation of the Indian Government
15 May 2025 | 07:26:07 AM IST Breaking News Live Updates: General Natalia Gherman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) met with a delegation of the Government of the Republic of India. Breaking News Live Updates: USG Voronkov and ASG Gherman expressed condolences for the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025: UN spokesperson in response to ANI on visit of Indian Technical Team at UN, New discussions with the Indian delegation focused on ongoing collaboration with CTED and UNOCT within their respective mandates, particularly in support of implementing key Security Council counter-terrorism resolutions and the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Key areas of cooperation include UNOCT-led technical capacity-building initiatives supported by India- such as cybersecurity, countering terrorist travel, supporting victims of terrorism, and countering the financing of terrorism. The participants also discussed efforts to counter the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, in line with the 2022 Delhi Declaration adopted by the Counter-Terrorism Committee under the Chairmanship of India. This includes the development of non-binding guiding principles—prepared with CTED's support—on threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems and the use of emerging financial technologies for terrorist activities. Show more
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan reaffirms stance on terrorism, occupation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday reiterated its firm and unchanged stance on terrorism and foreign occupation, dismissing misinterpretations circulating in certain media circles. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson, it was emphasized that Pakistan remained committed to its well-established policy on the matter. The spokesperson expressed regret over what was described as a "quaint spin" by some media outlets, which allegedly distorted and misrepresented Pakistan's position. The statement clarified that this also misinterpreted Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and international consensus on counter-terrorism and foreign occupation. The spokesperson added that during the UN Security Council briefing on "Threats to international peace & security caused by terrorist acts" held on 10 February 2025, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan said "we must address the root causes of terrorism that include poverty, injustice and prolonged unresolved conflicts, foreign occupation and denial of the right to self-determination to peoples under colonial and foreign domination and alien rule, such as in the occupied territories of Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir. Without addressing the root causes, we can hope for little success if our focus remains restricted to the consequences of such policies." Pakistan and the OIC have long emphasized the need for a comprehensive counter-terrorism approach that addresses the root causes of terrorism, including conflict resolution, the end of foreign occupation, opposition to oppression, and efforts to eradicate poverty while promoting sustainable economic growth and development. This stance also aligns with the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/288 on the "Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy."
