Calling for the elimination of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, India and Tajikistan yesterday resolved to strengthen bilateral anti-terrorism co-operation and expand security and defence ties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon affirmed their shared interest in fostering peace, stability and development in Afghanistan for regional security and stability and called for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.
“The two leaders agreed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations must be eliminated without any distinction between good and bad terrorists and called for an end to sponsorship, support and provision of safe havens and sanctuaries to terrorists,” said a joint statement issued after the meeting of the two leaders.
Both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen anti-terrorism co-operation, expand security and defence ties and work for the early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism by the UN General Assembly.
Stressing on the importance of an “Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process and national reconciliation”, both countries resolved to work together to contribute to Afghan peace and prosperity.
While both leaders called for comprehensive reforms of the UN structures, President Rahmon reiterated Tajikistan’s support to India’s candidature for the permanent membership of an expanded UN Security Council.
The leaders stressed on the need for joint measures to expand and diversify the “below potential” bilateral trade, and reflected on improving regional connectivity.
They also underlined the importance of International North South Transport Corridor in this context.
President Rahmon hailed the signing of the trilateral Chahbahar Transport and Transit Corridors agreement between India, Iran and Afghanistan and said it provides connectivity to a large market of India.
The two countries inked four pacts including one concerning exchange of financial intelligence related to money laundering, related crimes and financing of terrorism.
Informing about its plans to build a number of small and medium hydroelectric power projects, the Tajik side invited Indian investment in their country.




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