Biden, Modi condemn cross-border terrorism |
US President Joe Biden joined Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in condemning cross-border terrorism and called for the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to be brought to justice. Meeting for their first in-person bilateral on September 25, neither leader directly mentioned Pakistan, but the reference was obvious. They also denounced any use of terrorist proxies and emphasized the importance of denying any logistical, financial, or military support to terrorist groups which could be used to launch or plan terror attacks. The leaders reaffirmed their stand to take concerted action against all terrorist groups, including groups proscribed by the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee. Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said in a briefing that President Biden and Prime Minister Modi gave `very careful consideration` on the support given to certain hard-line elements in Afghanistan, including terrorist groups by a neighbour of Afghanistan. The US and India would be organizing a Counter-Terrorism Joint-Working Group meeting, a Designations Dialogue, and there is also going to be a renewed US-India Homeland Security Dialogue in the areas of law enforcement and security. Both nations will develop counter-terrorism technologies. Modi also raised with Biden on expanding access for Indian professionals to the US and the H1-B visa process. Modi`s discussions with US Vice President Harris also emphasized counter-terrorism efforts and the need to closely monitor Pakistan`s support for terrorist groups.
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