Shah said that the terrorists are discovering new ways to radicalize youth and raise financial resources in spite of the country making significant progress in fortifying the security architecture and financial systems.
During the UNSC Arria Formula Meeting, Counsellor Madhu Sudan, said India has direct stakes in ensuring the return of peace and stability to the country, given our position as a contiguous neighbour and long-standing partner of Afghanistan, as well as our strong historical and civilizational
The conference will build on gains and learnings of previous two conferences (held in Paris in April 2018 and in Melbourne in November 2019) and will work towards enhancing global cooperation to deny finances to terrorists and access to permissive jurisdictions to operate.
Despite the Afghan delegation's visit to the Pak-Afghan border in Pakistan's Chaman and failed efforts of the authorities to reopen the border, the friendship Gate at the border remained closed for the fourth consecutive day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address at the third 'No Money for Terror' (NMFT) Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing at Hotel Taj Palace in the national capital on Friday at 9:30 am.
As the third edition of the 'No Money For Terror' Ministerial Conference is beginning from Friday, India on Thursday said confirmation from China is still awaited while Pakistan and Afghanistan are not participating in the international event.
Truck drivers in the Afghan province of Paktia raised concerns regarding the surge in incidents of armed robberies on highways. However, the security officials refuted the claims made by drivers of theft and said that measures have been taken to ensure security on highways.
The MEA in a statement said special envoys/senior officials from Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan also participated in the meeting.
Last week, the Taliban prohibited Afghan women from visiting all public parks in the country. Taliban spokesperson said they have also banned women's public bathhouses as they are contrary to the sharia law.