In a recent interview with Kazinform News Agency, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the critical need to combat terrorism comprehensively within the SCO framework. Emphasizing the threat terrorism poses to global and regional peace, Jaishankar called for identifying and penalizing not just the perpetrators but also their facilitators, financiers, and sponsors. He highlighted the SCO's role, particularly through its Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), in proposing effective measures against terrorism, separatism, and extremism. Jaishankar also welcomed Kazakhstan's leadership in updating the SCO's anti-terrorism program, stressing the importance of implementation to eradicate all forms of terrorism, including cross-border activities.
