Quad leaders reaffirmed that Afghan territory should not be used to threaten or attack any country, or to harbor or train terrorists
The leaders of the Quad countries – the US, India, Australia and Japan – have indirectly condemned the use of “terrorist proxies” in South Asia. reference to pakistan, as he stressed the importance of denying any support to terrorist groups that could be used to launch or plan terrorist attacks, including cross-border attacks.
In a joint statement issued after their first individual Quad summit at the White House on Friday, US President Joe BidenIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and their Australian counterpart Scott Morrison said they would closely coordinate their diplomatic, economic and human rights policies towards Afghanistan and deepen their counter-terrorism and humanitarian cooperation in South Asia.
The joint statement said, “We condemn the use of terrorist proxies and stress the importance of denying any military, financial or military assistance to terrorist groups that may be used to carry out terrorist attacks, including cross-border attacks.” can be done to initiate or to plan.”
NS quad leaders Reaffirm that Afghan territory must not be used to threaten or attack any country, or to harbor or train terrorists, or to plan or finance terrorist acts. They also reiterate the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan.
“We stand together in support of Afghan citizens, and call on the Taliban to provide safe passage to anyone wishing to leave Afghanistan, and ensure that the human rights of all Afghans, including women, children and minorities, are respected. to be done.” said in the joint statement.
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Pakistan’s neighbors, including Afghanistan and the US, have long accused Islamabad of providing safe haven and support to terrorists, a charge denied.
Prime Minister Morrison later told reporters that his discussions about security began with Afghanistan, and focused specifically on how they could continue to help those wishing to leave Afghanistan. , and become part of their humanitarian programs and hold the Taliban responsible for ensuring that they can leave safely.
Mr Modi was the first Leader invited by host President Biden To address the first individual Quad gathering in the East Room of the White House.
In November 2017, India, Japan, the US and Australia gave shape to the long-pending proposal to establish the Quad to develop a new strategy to keep important sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence.
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