Quad leaders slam Pakistan without naming names, condemn use of ‘terrorism from behind the scenes’
The leaders of the Quad countries – the US, India, Australia and Japan – condemned the use of “behind the scenes terrorism” (terrorist proxies) in South Asia. His gesture was indirectly towards Pakistan. The leaders stressed the importance of denying any support to terrorist organizations that could be used to launch or plot terrorist attacks, including cross-border attacks.
After their first one-on-one meeting at the White House on Friday, the Quad leaders – US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and their Australian counterpart Scott Morrison – said they would continue their diplomatic, economic and human rights policies towards Afghanistan. and deepen our counter-terrorism and humanitarian cooperation in South Asia.
The joint statement said, “We condemn the use of terrorism behind the scenes and stress the importance of denying any military, financial or military assistance to terrorist groups that are used to carry out terrorist attacks, including cross-border attacks.” can be done to initiate or to plan.”
The Quad leaders reaffirmed that Afghan territory should not be used to threaten or attack any country, or to harbor or train terrorists, or to plan or finance terrorist acts. They also reiterate the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan.
According to the joint statement, “We stand together in support of Afghan citizens, and call on the Taliban to provide safe passage for anyone wishing to leave Afghanistan, and also to ensure that people, including women, children and minorities The human rights of all Afghans should be respected.”
Pakistan’s neighbors, including Afghanistan and the US, have long accused it of providing shelter and support to terrorists, which it has denied.
