Afghanistan cannot be left alone to deal with the problem of terrorism; the situation requires the intervention of the SCO member countries. This was stated today, September 4, by the Chairman of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan, Lieutenant General Abdusalom Azizov, Ariana News reports.
The statement was made at the opening of the 10th International Scientific and Practical Conference of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Second CIS Conference on Countering Terrorism and Extremism in Tashkent.
Azizov said that the complex and contradictory military-political processes taking place in the SCO and CIS space require member states to “consolidate efforts and coordinate measures to counter international terrorism, religious extremism and radicalism.” According to him, the situation is aggravated by the fact that the leaders of international terrorist organizations have not abandoned their destructive plans against member states.
“The Afghan government, based on its capabilities and resources, is countering international terrorism. The Afghan intelligence service is on the “front line” of the fight against ISIS.* and achieves certain results. In this regard, Afghan partners cannot be left alone with this problem. It is necessary to defeat the enemy together, based on the principle of indivisible security.” – Azizov stressed.
He stressed the importance of providing assistance to Afghanistan in the fight against the Afghan branch of the Islamic State.* – “Vilayat Khorasan”, as the weakening of countermeasures will lead to the strengthening of the group, which, in turn, threatens the security of the region. He also noted that only through joint efforts, consistent and coordinated work based on mutual trust, regular exchange of information, experience in combating international terrorism and extremism, and combating cyber threats can effective results be achieved in ensuring stability and security in the participating countries. countries.
In addition to representatives of SCO member countries, the event will be attended by representatives of the UN, the CIS Anti-Terrorist Centre, Interpol, EAG (Eurasian Group), CICA (Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia), etc.
The conference will end on September 5th.
As reported EADaily On September 2, a suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device in the Qala-i-Bakhtiar area of Kabul. The attack killed six people and injured 13. The terrorist group ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.*. Although international organizations have repeatedly indicated that ISIS is* Taliban representatives continue to operate* They are increasingly trying to reassure the public that there will be no security problems for a long time and that ISIS activity* in the country has been reduced to zero.
*Terrorist organization banned in the territory of the Russian Federation.
