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After BRICS, India-Japan joint statement names Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar, Jaish
PMS Abe (left) and Modi in Ahmedabad (Photo: AP)
"PM (Narendra Modi and PM (Shinzo) Abe look forward to convening (the) 5th Japan-India consultation on terrorism and to strengthen cooperation against terrorists threats from groups including Al-Qaida, ISIS, JeM, LeT and their affiliates," said the two countries in a joint statement at the end of Abe's 2-day visit to India.
The two leaders also called on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of terror attacks, including the 2008 Mumbai and 2016 Pathankot attacks.
New Delhi has had success lately in getting Pakistan-based terror named and shamed at international forums.
Earlier this month, for the first time, BRICS countries slammed Pakistan without naming it, as they "deplored" terror attacks in member countries and the "violence caused" by Pakistan-based terror outfits.
The 'BRICS Xiamen Declaration' specifically named LeT and JeM, as well as the Haqqani network, the Taliban, ISIL/DAISH and Al-Qaida.
In addition, the BRICS members also called for greater efficiency in designation of terrorists. This was particularly significant, because it is BRICS member China that has been blocking designating Jaish-e-Muhammad chief Masood Azhar a terrorist. That may now change, in a further setback for JeM.
Pakistan has been at the receiving end lately on the terror issue.
Last month, US President Donald Trump roundly criticised it for "hosting terror safe havens". He also threatened to suspend aid unless Pakistan falls in line and cracks down on terror, which Trump said it is exporting to the region, including to Afghanistan.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...groups-lashkar-jaish/articleshow/60511721.cms
PMS Abe (left) and Modi in Ahmedabad (Photo: AP)
NEW DELHI: India and Japan on Thursday committed to cooperate in fighting against terror, including the Pakistan-based groups Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM).Highlights
- The two leaders called on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai and 2016 Pathankot attacks
- New Delhi has had success lately in getting Pakistan-based terror named and shamed at international forums
- Last month, US President Donald Trump roundly criticised Pakistan for "hosting terror safe havens"
"PM (Narendra Modi and PM (Shinzo) Abe look forward to convening (the) 5th Japan-India consultation on terrorism and to strengthen cooperation against terrorists threats from groups including Al-Qaida, ISIS, JeM, LeT and their affiliates," said the two countries in a joint statement at the end of Abe's 2-day visit to India.
The two leaders also called on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of terror attacks, including the 2008 Mumbai and 2016 Pathankot attacks.
New Delhi has had success lately in getting Pakistan-based terror named and shamed at international forums.
Earlier this month, for the first time, BRICS countries slammed Pakistan without naming it, as they "deplored" terror attacks in member countries and the "violence caused" by Pakistan-based terror outfits.
The 'BRICS Xiamen Declaration' specifically named LeT and JeM, as well as the Haqqani network, the Taliban, ISIL/DAISH and Al-Qaida.
In addition, the BRICS members also called for greater efficiency in designation of terrorists. This was particularly significant, because it is BRICS member China that has been blocking designating Jaish-e-Muhammad chief Masood Azhar a terrorist. That may now change, in a further setback for JeM.
Pakistan has been at the receiving end lately on the terror issue.
Last month, US President Donald Trump roundly criticised it for "hosting terror safe havens". He also threatened to suspend aid unless Pakistan falls in line and cracks down on terror, which Trump said it is exporting to the region, including to Afghanistan.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...groups-lashkar-jaish/articleshow/60511721.cms