ET BureauThe Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan on Wednesday emphasised that the Afghan territory "should not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing any terrorist acts".
The meeting attended by the national security advisers (NSAs) of India, Russia, Iran and five Central Asian states also committed to preventing Afghanistan from becoming "a safe haven for global terrorism".
The NSAs called for collective action against the menace of radicalisation, extremism, separatism and drug trafficking in the region, a common concern for all eight countries. They also called for an open and truly inclusive government in Kabul that represented all sections of the Afghan society.
In a strongly worded Delhi Declaration that reflected India's concerns on cross-border terror in the Af-Pak region and showcased common concerns of all eight countries, the NSAs emphasised that Afghanistan should not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing any terrorist acts. While Pakistan was not named, the indication was evident as Islamabad has often been found promoting cross-border terror in the region including through Afghan's territory.
On the need to form an open and inclusive government in Afghanistan, they said: "Inclusion of all sections of the society in the administrative and political structure is imperative for the successful national reconciliation process in the country."
PM for Zero Tolerance Policy Against Terrorism
During his meeting with NSAs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised four aspects that countries need to focus on: the need for an inclusive governement; a zero-tolerance policy against Afghan territory being used by terrorist groups; a strategy to counter trafficking of drugs and arms from Afghanistan; and addressing the increasingly critical humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, according to an official statement.
India, Russia Decide to Expand Security Relationship
India and Russia on Wednesday discussed plans to expand security partnership. In a meeting on the sidelines of the Delhi dialogue, the Russian Security Council secretary, Nikolai Patrushev, and NSA Ajit Doval held detailed discussions on Afghanistan as well as on bilateral relations. Doval and Patrushev meeting was also significant as it comes ahead of the Russian President's proposed visit to India in December for an annual summit. India and Russia are expected to conclude a 10-year pact on defence cooperation deal during the summit.
Bilateral trade, connectivity issues Discussed with Iran
During the NSA-level meeting, India and Iran discussed bilateral trade and current state of relations.
The meeting attended by the national security advisers (NSAs) of India, Russia, Iran and five Central Asian states also committed to preventing Afghanistan from becoming "a safe haven for global terrorism".
The NSAs called for collective action against the menace of radicalisation, extremism, separatism and drug trafficking in the region, a common concern for all eight countries. They also called for an open and truly inclusive government in Kabul that represented all sections of the Afghan society.
In a strongly worded Delhi Declaration that reflected India's concerns on cross-border terror in the Af-Pak region and showcased common concerns of all eight countries, the NSAs emphasised that Afghanistan should not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing any terrorist acts. While Pakistan was not named, the indication was evident as Islamabad has often been found promoting cross-border terror in the region including through Afghan's territory.
On the need to form an open and inclusive government in Afghanistan, they said: "Inclusion of all sections of the society in the administrative and political structure is imperative for the successful national reconciliation process in the country."
PM for Zero Tolerance Policy Against Terrorism
During his meeting with NSAs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised four aspects that countries need to focus on: the need for an inclusive governement; a zero-tolerance policy against Afghan territory being used by terrorist groups; a strategy to counter trafficking of drugs and arms from Afghanistan; and addressing the increasingly critical humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, according to an official statement.
India, Russia Decide to Expand Security Relationship
India and Russia on Wednesday discussed plans to expand security partnership. In a meeting on the sidelines of the Delhi dialogue, the Russian Security Council secretary, Nikolai Patrushev, and NSA Ajit Doval held detailed discussions on Afghanistan as well as on bilateral relations. Doval and Patrushev meeting was also significant as it comes ahead of the Russian President's proposed visit to India in December for an annual summit. India and Russia are expected to conclude a 10-year pact on defence cooperation deal during the summit.
Bilateral trade, connectivity issues Discussed with Iran
During the NSA-level meeting, India and Iran discussed bilateral trade and current state of relations.
( Originally published on Nov 10, 2021 )
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