Terrorism in Africa is a matter of concern: India at UNSC
New Delhi: The increasing spread of terrorism in Africa is a matter of serious concern. These terrorist forces and groups receive encouragement from member states, seeking to divide communities by legitimizing terrorist activities, V Muraleedharan – Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) on Tuesday said.
Speaking at the UNSC High-Level Open Debate on Peace-building and sustaining peace, Muraleedharan said that “terrorism is a clear manifestation of how forces inimical to unity and diversity can seek to destroy the social cohesion and democratic fabric of countries by, inter alia, fomenting disaffection, hatred, and violence.”
“The increasing spread of terrorism in Africa is a matter of serious concern. What is even more unfortunate is that these terrorist forces and groups are receiving encouragement from member-states which seek to divide communities by legitimizing terrorist activities,” he added.
India has always played a constructive and significant role in the context of peacebuilding through its extensive development partnership with developing countries, particularly in Africa and Asia, and with LDCs, LLDCs, and SIDS. India has always raised its voice against terrorism across the world. The situation created by the Taliban in Afghanistan is also a concern point for India.
Referring to Afghanistan’s situation, the Minister of State said, “The change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations nor inclusive. We have consistently called for a broad-based, inclusive process that involves representation of all sections of Afghans.”
Muraleedharan added that India will continue to be a pillar of strength for all developing countries in their transition to development, progress, and prosperity.
(_Vinayak Barot)
