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1️⃣ Terrorism is an existential threat to international peace and security. It knows no borders, nationality, or race, and is a challenge that the international community must combat collectively.
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2️⃣ Today’s briefing is a part of India’s ongoing efforts in the Security Council to re-invigorate the counter-terrorism agenda. And that is overdue because the threat of terrorism has actually become even more serious.
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3️⃣ We cannot forget that old habits and established networks are still alive, especially in South Asia. The contemporary epicenter of terrorism remains very much active, whatever gloss may be applied to minimize unpleasant realities.
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4️⃣ Highlighted four specific challenges with which the counter-terrorism architecture is currently grappling:
i. The issue of terror financing and State culpability, whether by commission or omission.
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ii. Ensuring integrity &accountability of counter-terror multilateral mechanisms&their working methods.
iii. Addressing double standards in countering terrorism,leading to concerns of politicization.
iv. Countering threats from misuse of new&emerging technologies by terrorists.
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5️⃣ The suggestion that states who are apparently capable on everything else but are only helpless when it comes to terrorism is ludicrous. Accountability must therefore be the bedrock of counter-terrorism.
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6️⃣ No individual state should endeavor to seek political gain from terrorism and none of us collectively should ever put up with such calculations. When it comes to tackling terrorism, we must overcome political differences and manifest a zero-tolerance approach.
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7️⃣ In the last two decades, terrorism has been significantly countered and its justification de-legitimized. But this remains work in progress. Combating terrorism is a battle in which there is no respite. The world cannot afford attention deficits or tactical compromises.
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Glad to meet UK Minister of State @FCDOGovUK @tariqahmadbt . Thanked him for attending the UNSC Counter-Terrorism briefing.
Discussed global developments and our multilateral cooperation.
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Delighted to welcome UNSG @antonioguterres and UNSC members for a ‘millet lunch’ in New York today.
#IYOM2023
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As we head into International Year of Millets 2023, a strong message for their greater production, consumption and promotion would help global food security and enhance sustainability in agriculture.
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Co-chaired the launch of the Group of Friends on Accountability for Crimes against UN Peacekeepers.
The Group of Friends launched today will seek to promote accountability through policy approaches and technology usage.
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This is a follow up measure to UNSCR 2589 that India initiated during its Presidency last year.
Peacekeeping is a key tool to ensure international peace and security. It is therefore our solemn duty to ‘Protect the Protectors.’
📹: fb.watch/hrfTJXwz8l/
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Warm greetings to FM Dr. AK Abdul Momen, the Government and people of Bangladesh on Bijoy Dibosh!
Our shared sacrifices of the past and outlook for the future continue to inspire the vibrant India-Bangladesh friendship.
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Warm wishes to DPM and FM Mukhtar Tileuberdi and the Government and people of the Republic of Kazakhstan on their Independence Day.
Will work together for stronger cooperation across all domains.
@MFA_KZ
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Congratulations to FM Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, the Leadership, Government and people of Bahrain on their 51st National Day.
Our long-standing ties have witnessed a steady strengthening of our cooperation.
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On Vijay Divas, join the nation in saluting our brave Indian Armed Forces whose valor led to a decisive victory in the 1971 war.
We will always be grateful for their service and sacrifices.
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Congratulations H.E. Lars Løkke Rasmussen on your appointment as Denmark's Foreign Minister.
Look forward to working together to further strengthen our Green Strategic Partnership.
@larsloekke
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Heartiest congratulations to FM Tandi Dorji and the Government and people of Bhutan on their National Day.
Cherish our friendship nurtured over decades under the leadership of successive Druk Gyalpos.
@FMBhutan
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A fruitful #NewYork visit.
Chaired UNSC Ministerial meetings on Reformed Multilateralism&Counter Terrorism.
Joined unveiling of bust of Bapu at UN premises.
Launched Group of Friends for UN Peacekeepers.
Hosted a ‘millet lunch’.
Bilaterals with 🇮🇪🇦🇲🇯🇵🇵🇱🇺🇸🇬🇧🇦🇪,🇺🇳 SG &PGA.
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An engaging conversation with students of International Relations at @BJP4India Headquarters in New Delhi today. Thank @vijai63 for organizing.
Discussed the greater relevance of foreign policy in a globalized and interconnected world.
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Convey our National Day greetings to DPM and FM @MBA_AlThani_ and the Government and the people of Qatar.
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Congratulations @MichealMartinTD on assuming office as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence of Ireland.
Look forward to working together to further strengthen our ties.
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Hanukkah greetings to everyone celebrating the festival of lights today. Chag Sameach.
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Addressed @IndiaToday ’s India-Japan Conclave today morning.
Made the following 12 points:
1.Japan and India have a positive history that will be an asset in the coming times.
External Affairs Minister of India. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State.