New Delhi: Highlighting that the world is witnessing the “damaging and destabilizing” impact of terrorism, Dennis Francis, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, stressed the need for cooperation among member states. Efforts to deal with this threat.
He further urged member states to “respect their commitments in the interest of peace and stability in the international system.” Responding to a question about India being a victim of terrorism and cross-border activities during a press conference in the national capital, Francis said, “Terrorism is a global phenomenon. it is everywhere.
“Fundamentalism exists in places where you would think it does.” Does not exist. And its impact on society is harmful and destabilizing. This is not acceptable.” Acknowledging India’s fight against terrorism, Francis said, “I know that India has been a victim of terrorism.
” Stressing the need for countries to cooperate and collectively combat this threat, he referred to the United Nations Program of Counter-Terrorism Action and urged all countries to honor their commitments under the programme.
“Counter-terrorism mechanisms are working,” Francis assured, underscoring the importance of international cooperation and exchange of information to reduce the potential for terrorism. ” Recalling the tragic incident that took place in a Mumbai hotel during the 26/11 attacks, where several lives were lost, Francis called on the international community to redouble efforts to eliminate global terrorism.
Francis said, “I remember well the Mumbai hotel incident in which many people lost their lives. As an international community we must redouble our efforts to rid the world of international terrorism.” The UNGA President said, “No one can deny that terrorism is disruptive.
It undermines everything we try to do at the United Nations. ” He highlighted the adoption of counter-terrorism resolutions by the Security Council, emphasizing their binding nature as countries have an obligation to implement these resolutions.
Finally, Francis urged all countries around the world to honor their commitments in the interest of global peace and stability, saying, “All countries therefore have an obligation. The UNSC has adopted several anti-terrorism resolutions.”
And those resolutions have the force of law. “I hope that all countries in all parts of the world will honor their commitments in the interest of peace and stability in the international system.” During his visit to India, Francis will lay a wreath at the 26/11 memorial.
On November 26, 2008, 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan arrived by sea route and opened fire, killing 166 people, including 18 security personnel, and injuring several others during a 60-hour siege in Mumbai. His events in Mumbai will include a visit to the National Stock Exchange and an address on the New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). On the occasion of Republic Day on 26 January, he will participate in the Republic Day Parade of Maharashtra as the State Guest.
