India, Central Asian republics call for destruction of terror ‘safe havens’

Why is it in news?
  • The External Affairs Minister attended second meeting of the India Central Asia Dialogue.
Details:
  • The Central Asian republics joined India in demanding destruction of “safe havens” of terrorism.
  • India strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirmed the determination of their countries to combat this menace by destroying terrorist safe-havens, networks, infrastructure and funding channels.
  • India described the Central Asian region as India’s “extended neighbourhood”.
  • India announced an additional $1 billion Line of Credit by India for the Central Asian countries which will be spent for major infrastructural and connectivity projects.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 29th Oct 2020
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