This Article is From Aug 17, 2015

UAE Denounces Terrorism, Backs India for UN Security Council Seat

UAE Denounces Terrorism, Backs India for UN Security Council Seat

India and UAE have agreed to cooperate with each other on a number of important issues in a comprehensive and strategic partnership.

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has supported India's stand on terrorism, without naming Pakistan, both countries have asked for dismantling of terror infrastructure, in a 31 point joint statement between the two countries.

Here are ten main points of the joint statement between India and UAE:

  1. Both countries denounce terrorism in all forms, ask for dismantling of terror infrastructures where they exist, and bring perpetrators of terrorism to justice.

  2. They reject extremism and any link between religion and terrorism, will coordinate efforts to counter radicalization. Both countries will work together for the adoption of India's proposed Comprehensive convention on International Terrorism in the United Nations.

  3. It calls for expeditiously concluding the Inter-Governmental Negotiations on the reforms of the UN Security Council. PM Modi also thanked UAE for supporting India's candidature for permanent membership of a reformed Security Council.

  4. Establish a dialogue between their National Security Advisors (NSAs) and National Security Councils. The NSAs of the two countries will meet every six months.

  5. It also calls on all nations to fully respect and sincerely implement their commitments to resolve disputes bilaterally and peacefully, without resorting to violence and terrorism.

  6. Both countries will work together to control, regulate and share information on flow of funds that could have a bearing on radicalization activities.

  7. Strengthen cooperation in law enforcement, anti-money laundering, drug trafficking, other trans-national crimes, extradition arrangements, as well as police training.

  8. Promote cooperation in cyber security, including prevention on use of cyber for terrorism, radicalization and disturbing social harmony.

  9. Cooperate in peaceful uses of nuclear energy including in areas like safety, health, agriculture and science and technology.

  10. Establishment of UAE-India Infrastructure Investment Fund, with the aim of reaching a target of USD 75 billion to support investment in India.



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