PM Narendra Modi, UK’s Boris Johnson comply with represent sub-group on countering extremism

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson on Friday expressed “zero tolerance” for terrorism in all its types and reiterated their condemnation of Mumbai and Pathankot terror assaults.

In their wide-ranging talks, Modi and Johnson agreed to represent a sub-group on countering extremism with the intention to additional improve cooperation between India and the UK in making certain that every one attainable actions are taken towards teams and people primarily based in or working out of both nation.

“Both leaders expressed zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms – and for all those who encourage, support and finance terrorism or provide sanctuary to terrorists and terror groups, whatever their motivation may be,” a joint assertion stated.

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It stated the 2 prime ministers referred to as upon all international locations to work collectively to root out terrorist secure havens and infrastructure, disrupt terrorist networks and their financing channels, and halt cross-border motion of terrorists.

It stated Modi and Johnson reiterated their condemnation of terrorist assaults in India and the UK, together with the Mumbai and Pathankot assaults. “They emphasised the importance of perpetrators of terrorist attacks being systematically and expeditiously brought to justice, and agreed to work together to take concerted action against globally proscribed terrorist entities and individuals,” the assertion stated.

It stated the 2 leaders expressed satisfaction on the continued cooperation by the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (JWG-CT), together with with regard to data and intelligence sharing on terror entities and people.

“Within this framework, they agreed to constitute a sub-group on countering extremism in order to further enhance cooperation between the two sides in ensuring that all possible actions are taken against groups and individuals based in or operating out of either country, seeking to incite violent extremism and terrorism and who are involved in financing such activities,” it stated.

In their talks, Modi and Johnson additionally reaffirmed their dedication to a free, open, peaceable and safe our on-line world and welcomed the progress below the improved India-UK cyber safety partnership to sort out shared cyber threats together with to crucial nationwide infrastructure. “They outlined commitment, in a joint cyber statement, to deepen cooperation across cyber governance, deterrence and strengthening cyber resilience,” the assertion stated.

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On the state of affairs in Afghanistan, the 2 leaders reaffirmed the significance of UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2593 which unequivocally demanded that Afghan territory shouldn’t be used for sheltering, coaching, planning or financing terrorist acts.

“Both sides agreed to continue to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan and reiterated the need for a representative and inclusive political system in support of a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan,” the assertion stated.