 "India, Kuwait vow stronger counter-terror ties, condemn cross-border terrorism")
India and Kuwait on Sunday pledged to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation and condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border activities.
Discussions during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf nation focused on tackling the menace of terrorism.
The reference to cross-border terrorism comes amid Pakistan’s support to terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
”The two sides unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism and called for disrupting of terrorism financing networks and safe havens, and dismantling of terror infrastructure,” a joint statement said.
Held fruitful discussions with HH Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister of Kuwait. Our talks covered the full range of India-Kuwait relations, including trade, commerce, people-to-people ties and more. Key MoUs and Agreements were also exchanged, which will… pic.twitter.com/dSWV8VgMb8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 22, 2024
On Sunday, Modi held extensive talks with Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Kuwaiti Prime Minister Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah with a focus on giving new momentum to the overall bilateral ties.
The joint statement said the two sides discussed ways and means to promote cooperation in cybersecurity, including the prevention of the use of cyberspace for terrorism, radicalisation and for disturbing social harmony.
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”Expressing appreciation of their ongoing bilateral cooperation in the area of security, both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism operations, information and intelligence sharing, developing and exchanging experiences, best practices and technologies, capacity building and to strengthen cooperation in law enforcement, anti-money laundering,” according to the statement.
Following talks between Modi and the Emir, the two sides elevated their ties to a strategic partnership.
With inputs from agencies
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