Russian FM calls for Pakistan, Afghanistan, India cooperation against terrorism

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says combating terrorism requires cooperation between Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

In a press conference, Lavrov stated that a center for combating new threats could be established in 2025 with the participation of SCO member countries.

He stressed that India’s membership in the Quadrilateral group concerning Afghanistan is “the right thing to do.”

“A center for combating new threats, including terrorism, drug trafficking, organized crime, and human trafficking, could be established in 2025 with the involvement of SCO member countries,” he said.

Lavrov added that SCO currently has a well-functioning anti-terrorist structure.

He noted, “The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Moscow Format, which includes Afghanistan, can provide an opportunity for building trust and communication.”

Earlier, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, stated that Islamabad is seeking good relations with Afghanistan. However, according to him, the presence of certain “extremist elements” has caused disagreements between the two countries.