SCO Summit to adopt document on countering terror and extremism
SCO) Summit being held here under the Kazakhstan Presidency will adopt an important document to combat terrorism, separatism and extremism, echoing India's stand on countering terrorism and radicalisation in the Eurasian region.
The July 3-4 summit will also discuss an anti-drug strategy to counter the rising menace of drug addiction.
Recent arrests of terrorists in Kyrgyzstan and earlier in Tajikistan have established ISIS links emanating from Afghanistan. The Indian establishment has been closely monitoring the spread of ISIS influence in Eurasia and its impact across the border in India, ET has learnt. What has come to their notice is recent ISIS literature that aims to target India, according to sources.
The SCO summit will give the Indian delegation, led by the external affairs minister, an opportunity to engage with the leaders of Central Asia besides Russia and make a strong pitch for the need to counter terrorism and extremism. The SCO is the only organisation that has a dedicated centre — RATS — to counter terrorism.
Counter-terrorism is figuring high on India's agenda with the Central Asian states. New Delhi is keeping a close watch on efforts by some state and non-state actors to radicalise the youth in the Central Asian region.
Kazakhstan assumed the SCO chairmanship in July 2023. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has emphasised that the summit will present the initiative «On world unity for a just peace and harmony».
This document will lay down the principles of strengthening
