India, and Indonesia Condemn Cross-Border Terrorism From Pakistan

India and Indonesia recently criticized the use of terrorist groups to carry out attacks across borders, focusing on Pakistan’s support for terror groups targeting Jammu and Kashmir. This issue was discussed during the sixth meeting of the India-Indonesia joint working group on counter-terrorism in Jakarta.

What is Cross-Border Terrorism?

Cross-border terrorism happens when terrorist groups based in one country carry out attacks in another. This type of terrorism affects regional security and requires countries to work together internationally to tackle the problem.

Joint Working Group Meeting

At the sixth meeting of the India-Indonesia joint working group on counter-terrorism, held in Jakarta, the focus was on finding ways to work together to fight terrorism. The discussions included how terrorists are using new technologies to further their activities. Both India and Indonesia strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and called for better international cooperation to tackle these threats effectively and thoroughly.

Focus Areas

Key topics included:

• The use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism.
• Emerging technologies and their misuse by terrorists.
• Terror financing and its links to organized crime.

Use of Technology by Terrorists

The meeting also addressed concerns about how terrorists are using new technologies. This includes the misuse of the internet for carrying out terrorist activities and funding their operations. India and Indonesia agreed on the importance of sharing information about terrorism threats and working together more closely in regional and global forums like the United Nations and the ASEAN Regional Forum to improve counter-terrorism efforts.

Delegations

The Indian delegation was led by K D Dewal, the Joint Secretary (Counter-Terrorism) in the Ministry of External Affairs, while the Indonesian delegation was headed by Andhika Chrisnayudhanto, the Deputy for International Cooperation at the National Counter Terrorism Agency.

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs