Be robust in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations: Jaishankar
S Jaishankar on Saturday called on the international community to be robust in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and dismantle terror sanctuaries and UN-proscribed terrorism financing networks. Jaishankar's remarks came as he participated in the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Laos' capital Vientiane.
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«Be robust in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, dismantle terror sanctuaries and UN-proscribed terrorism financing networks and tackle cybercrime. #ARF can make a difference,» Jaishankar posted on X about his address at the forum.
He said COVID, conflict and climate highlight the world's predicament today.
«Solutions can only emerge through Cooperation — economic, political, technological and connectivity,» he said.
«Neither the deployment of new technologies nor the interdependence of globalisation must be unfairly leveraged. Only international cooperation can ensure that the global commons is secure and global goods are delivered,» he said.
Jaishankar is in the capital of Laos to participate in the meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
He said India strongly supports ASEAN unity, centrality and the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP) and synergy between India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and the AOIP.
He said there is a need to recognise the importance of maritime safety and
