Priority ought to be given to countering terror financing: NSA Doval at India-Central Asia meet
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NEW DELHI: NSA Ajit Doval on Tuesday strongly pitched for giving better precedence by nations of the area to counter terror financing, saying financial assets are the “lifeblood” of terrorism.
In an handle on the inaugural India-Central Asia assembly of nationwide safety advisors, Doval additionally mentioned that every one UN member states ought to chorus from offering any type of assist to entities or individuals concerned in terrorist acts and fulfil the obligations enshrined in related counter-terror conventions.
He described Central Asia as India’s “extended neighbourhood”, and mentioned New Delhi accords “highest priority” to this area.
The NSAs of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are attending the conclave whereas Turkmenistan is being represented by its ambassador to India.
“Afghanistan is an important issue concerning all of us. India’s concerns and objectives with regard to immediate priorities and the way forward are similar to those of many of us around the table,” he mentioned.
Doval mentioned connectivity with Central Asian nations remained a key precedence for India and that New Delhi stands able to cooperate, make investments and construct connectivity within the area.
“While expanding connectivity, it is important to ensure that connectivity initiatives are consultative, transparent and participatory, with respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries,” he mentioned, seen as an indirect reference to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
NEW DELHI: NSA Ajit Doval on Tuesday strongly pitched for giving better precedence by nations of the area to counter terror financing, saying financial assets are the “lifeblood” of terrorism.
In an handle on the inaugural India-Central Asia assembly of nationwide safety advisors, Doval additionally mentioned that every one UN member states ought to chorus from offering any type of assist to entities or individuals concerned in terrorist acts and fulfil the obligations enshrined in related counter-terror conventions.
He described Central Asia as India’s “extended neighbourhood”, and mentioned New Delhi accords “highest priority” to this area.
The NSAs of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are attending the conclave whereas Turkmenistan is being represented by its ambassador to India.
“Afghanistan is an important issue concerning all of us. India’s concerns and objectives with regard to immediate priorities and the way forward are similar to those of many of us around the table,” he mentioned.
Doval mentioned connectivity with Central Asian nations remained a key precedence for India and that New Delhi stands able to cooperate, make investments and construct connectivity within the area.
“While expanding connectivity, it is important to ensure that connectivity initiatives are consultative, transparent and participatory, with respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries,” he mentioned, seen as an indirect reference to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
