Combating terrorism: India, Italy call for rule of law to condemn all forms of terrorism

Combating terrorism: In order to combat terrorism and committing a zero-tolerance, comprehensive approach to prevent and combat terrorism based on the rule of law, India and Italy have once again jointly condemned terrorism in all its forms. 

The 4th meeting of the India-Italy Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime was held at the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. 

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As per the official press release, High-level Indian and Italian officials met to share views, assess domestic, regional and international terrorist threats and discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation in fighting terrorism and transnational organised crime. 

The two sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and shared their experience in preventing and countering terrorism, violent extremism, radicalisation, cross-border terrorist travel and financing of terrorism, it added.

They also recalled their support for a zero-tolerance, comprehensive approach to prevent and combat terrorism based on the rule of law and emphasized the importance of effective prosecution of those responsible for terrorist acts while condemning all forms of State-sponsored terrorism.

The two delegations also exchanged views on cooperation at the multilateral fora, such as the UN, FATF and GCTF. They also expressed commitment to advance the ongoing negotiations on a number of bilateral agreements in the spheres of judicial and police cooperation. The meeting set the path for future joint training and capacity-building programs, the release said.

Earlier, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said India is committed strongly to combating and uprooting organised crimes in all its manifestations.

Noting that organised crime signifies a major global threat, the MoS said such crimes cannot be seen in isolation.

He mentioned that advances in technology have been leveraged by organised criminals to rapidly expand their networks. 

Pointing that organised crime networks often have deep links with terrorist outfits and activities like money laundering and financial crimes have been known to help terror funding, the minister expressed hope that the deliberations during the Ministerial Conference will give impetus to the cause of strengthening international cooperation to combat organised crime.

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The next meeting of the joint working group will be held in Rome in 2024 on a mutually convenient date. 

- ANI

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