Top security officials of India, Brazil and South Africa on Wednesday said terrorism, particularly cross-border terror activity carried out through state sponsorship, continues to be the most potent threat to global peace and security, in a veiled reference to Pakistan.
The issue figured at a virtual meeting of National Security Advisers of the IBSA hosted by NSA Ajit Doval. The IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) has emerged as a key tripartite grouping for the promotion of cooperation in a range of areas. It was the first meeting of the NSAs of the member states. The meeting was convened as part of preparations for the next IBSA Summit. India is the current chair of the IBSA.
“Participants agreed that terrorism, in particular, cross-border terrorism undertaken through state sponsorship, continues to be the most potent threat to global peace and security and must be fought through united efforts,” the MEA said in a statement. It said the three countries also resolved to enhance cooperation in intelligence sharing, exchange of best practices, and focus on capacity building. The meeting identified maritime security as an important area of future cooperation.
