Despite the military defeats, losses of territorial control and failures in their attempts at expansion that they face, terrorist movements continue to pose a grave threat to international peace and security. We are living with novel modalities that are new threats to security, peace and development. The fight against terrorism requires comprehensive and holistic measures and today, more than ever, more and better international cooperation in this regard. In order to eradicate terrorism, it's necessary to generate and to consolidate social cohesion, to promote pluralism, respect for others, the plurality of ideas and of religions. At the same time, awareness must be increased among civil society as to the grave consequences of this threat. Education and knowledge are very powerful tools for fighting terrorism. It is extremely urgent to ramp up efforts to achieve more inclusive societies to reduce inequalities as well as racism, exclusion, poverty and extreme poverty. Today, we need societies that are able to provide opportunities for everyone. And that's why it's necessary to put renewed emphasis on the implementation of national development policies contained in the 2030 Agenda, in particular, STG1, that seeks to eradicate poverty in all of its forms the world over. What's more, STG16, whose goal is to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, facilitating access to justice for all, and creating effective Efficient, accountable and inclusive institutions on all levels. In this regard, as the Minister of Foreign affairs of Peru has underscored, Ambassador El Marshiala, Peru is committed to the implementation of the SDG, so the 2030 Agenda, and in this regard, the eradication of poverty in all of its forms of manifestations is a national priority. These goals are a state policy for Peru. Chairman. We must also be able to effectively and in an anticipated manner, address and tackle the new tools that terrorist movements are using for their organizations and for their international reach. That's why today, more than ever, it's necessary to engage in international action and cooperation to combat cybercrime. Another crucial aspect for eradicating terrorism is fighting against the financing of it. It's necessary to address the financial capacity of terrorist groups, also to address the different mechanisms that they use to fund themselves, like money laundering. In line with Resolution 2462 of the Security Council. This resolution, Chairman, was strongly supported by Peru and it stipulates that Member States must criminalize in law the provision or collection and raising of funds for the perpetration of terrorist groups, whether directly or indirectly. Peru, in this regard underscores the importance of addressing the links between terrorism and and transnational organized crime. This threat to international security uses terrorist methods such as attacks using explosives, kidnappings, the use of hitmen, among other things, to sow terror, to extort and to subject citizens. These organizations, who use weapons of war, have created financial mechanisms to launder bloodstained money. To this end, during the Peruvian Presidency of the security council in 2018, we drove forward reflections and a debate that led to the adoption unanimously of security council resolution 2482 of 2019 that underscores the urgency of identifying and interrupting collectively the nexus between terrorism and the different modalities of transnational organized crime. I'm wrapping up now, Chairman. In this regard, Peru is extremely concerned to observe the fresh uptick of terrorist violence and criminal actions by transnational organizations in different countries. In addition to causing huge amounts of human loss and grave harm to populations and the security of states, democratic institutionality and the rule of law, they are also having a powerful effect. And this message really was underscored just a few days ago by the President of Peru, Dina Boluarte, at the UN General Debate, launching an appeal for the international community to work together and to urgently address this challenge. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Ambassador, for your statement. Now I give the floor to the representative of Tunisia. You have the floor.


Thank you. Mr. Chair, allow me at the outset to congratulate you and the members of the Bureau on your election, I wish you all success in leading the deliberations of this committee. We fully support you. Over the past few years, the world has seen a marked increase in terrorist threats. Extremist groups are regrouping and operating around the world, especially in Africa. They're benefiting from the fragility of socio economic situations, of political situations in a number of areas. In this context, these groups continue to recruit vulnerable groups, most notably unemployed young people. They're taking advantage of the absence of psycho social care and they're using advanced propaganda tools based on advanced technology and digital platforms. As you know, these groups obtain most of their funds from transnational organized crime. This includes trans trafficking in drugs in persons and cross border smuggling activities. They're also using advanced virtual tools to divert funds and invest them using illegal ways. The use of technology and AI in this field is an emerging threat that requires international coordination and requires us to be vigilant. Against this background, Tunisia stresses that countering terrorism is not confined to dismantling financial networks that fund terrorism or defeating terrorist groups on the ground. We must address the root causes, most notably socio economic fragility, marginalization, discrimination and the absence of social justice. We also must dismantle armed groups and address extremist ideology and incitement to hatred as part of a comprehensive approach with the participation of government institutions, civil society, local authorities and representatives of women and youth. These efforts can only be complemented through enhancing sustainable development, providing decent jobs, ensure high quality education, consolidating the principles of the rule of law, human rights, fundamental freedom and gender equality. We must recall that terrorism has no religion, no nationality and no ethnicity. Any claim to the contrary would only serve the propaganda of extremist groups and legitimize them. Mr. Chair, we renew our full support to the global Counterterrorism strategy. It is the most comprehensive framework for a collective and renewed response that keeps pace with evolving threats. We commend the efforts by the Counterterrorism Office and CTED as they support Member States through training and capacity building programs. In conclusion, Tunisia stresses that multilateral international cooperation remains the cornerstone to combat terrorism. Member States must enhance their institutional, legal and human frameworks to address this transnational threat. In this regard, Tunisia, in line with its commitments to building peace and sustaining peace in conflict affected areas, and in light of the rise of terrorist organizations in these areas, we've been working on increasing the representation of women as part of the armed security and military forces participating in UN peacekeeping operations. We've enacted the Counterterrorism and Money laundering act in 2015. It includes provisions that guarantee the respect of human rights. We've also launched the National Strategy to Combat Violent Extremism and Terrorism for the period 2023, 2027. It was devised by the National Committee on Countering Terrorism according to a participatory approach that includes various national stakeholders. We've also pursued an integrated institutional approach through the judicial approach to countering terrorism and the security approach to countering terrorism and organized crime. This reflects our firm commitment to address this scourge based on the respect of human rights and the rule of law. I thank you for your attention.


And I thank you for your statement. And I now turn to the distinguished.


Deputy Permanent Representative of Uganda to deliver the statement. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for giving me the floor. It's a pleasure to see you especially sitting in that High seat and my friend who is supporting you. From the Secretariat, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the delegation of the Republic of Uganda. At the outset, I congratulate you and members of the Bureau on your election to steer the work of the Sixth Committee. You can count on Uganda's strong cooperation and support throughout your work in this regard. My delegation aligns itself with the statement by Cameroon on behalf of the African Group, by Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation OIC and by the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non Aligned Movement NAM Uganda would like to express her gratitude to the Secretary General for the report contained in document A80,177 touching on this very important subject. Mr. Chairman, Uganda condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations for whatever purpose and by whomsoever. Terrorism can never be justified under any pretext. Reiterate our position that in order to have a meaningful, successful fight against terrorism, we must be prepared to take the hard decisions including assigning a comprehensive definition of terrorism. This is a minimum requirement that isolates terrorism and thus differentiating it from from other legitimate struggles including self determination. Terrorist acts constitute one of the most flagrant violations of international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law, in particular the right to life leading to the lack of the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms of peoples and that such acts endanger the territorial integrity and stability of states as well as national, regional and international security. They destabilize legitimately constituted governments or the prevailing constitutional order and political unity of states. They affect the stability of nations and the very basis of societies, as well as create adverse consequences on the economic and social development and cause the destruction of the physical and economic infrastructure of States. The circumstances and conditions under which terrorism thrives must be addressed before there can be any hope to ultimately eradicate the threat. In order to eradicate the problem, the root causes must be identified. This would enable the international community from concentrating on the symptoms. Accordingly, we call on the international community to address the root causes of terrorism. Poverty needs to to be addressed as one of the conditions under which terrorism thrives. Terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group and that these attributions should not be used to justify terrorism or counterterrorism measures that include entalia profiling of terror suspects and intrusion on individual privacy. My delegation fully appreciates and supports the work done so far by the Ad Hoc Committee in drafting a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. We reiterate the importance of the conclusion of a Comprehensive Convention on for Combating International Terrorism CCIT and the continued effort to that end. We welcome the resumption of the informal consultations on the outstanding issues relating to the draft CCIT and we further call upon all Member States to cooperate in resolving the outstanding issues. My delegation stands ready to work actively with other delegations to achieve consensus regarding the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. In view of this, the African Group supports the proposal to convene a high level conference under the auspices of the United nations to formulate an international response to terrorism in all its manifestations and we believe that the proposal should be given such serious consideration and Uganda aligns itself with this position. My delegation supports the establishment of the Office of United Nations Program Office for Counterterrorism and Training in Africa, which will make an important contribution in counterterrorism through capacity building support to member States of the region. It will serve as a training hub to build counterterrorism capacities and cooperation in Africa, particularly in West Africa and the Sahel. This training hub will develop and deliver specialized counterterrorism and law enforcement training programs to requesting Member States in Africa. My delegation also welcomes the establishment of the Regional Office of Counterterrorism in Nairobi, Kenya to prevent counter violent extremism conducive to terrorism in East Africa. Mr. Chairman, I'm rushing through and if you bear with me, we must collectively engage in efforts aimed at denying terrorists any havens, eradicating sources of terrorist financing, reducing state vulnerability and enhancing emergency preparedness and response capabilities under the auspices of the African Union. Uganda is one of the biggest contributors to the amisom is actually the largest contributor to AMISSOM forces and in that capacity Uganda has been at the forefront of fighting terrorist groups. In many situations, terrorists take advantage of weak government structures in order to force recruits into their ranks. Accordingly, all efforts should be stepped up with assistance to the Government of Somalia so as to develop institutions institutions which have the capacity to deal with terrorist organizations that look at Somalia as a safe haven for their activities. We welcome the adoption of consensus by consensus of the General assembly resolution 7843 and underline the need for this threat to humanity to be addressed within the UN framework and through international cooperation. While stressing that the most effective way of preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction it is through the total elimination of such weapons, they emphasized that progress was urgently needed in the area of disarmament and non proliferation in order to help maintain international peace and and security and to contribute to global efforts against terrorism. They called upon all Member States to support international efforts to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. They also urged all Member States to take and strengthen national measures as appropriate to prevent terrorists from from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, the means of delivery and materials and technologies related to this end. Mr. Chairman, Uganda remains resolute in its commitment to combat terrorism through adherence to international legal instruments. Aligning our national strategies in global counterterrorism efforts to ensure a comprehensive approach to to security and public safety. Terrorism poses a grave threat to international peace and security and as such Uganda is at the forefront of implementing these instruments to counter the menace effectively. We value the support and technical assistance provided by UNODC as highlighted in Resolution 78 to and 79, 229 which are pivotal in enhancing our national capacities to tackle terrorism. Related challenges these challenges include those posed by foreign terrorist fighters and the radicalization of individuals in prisons and addressing them is key to disrupting and deterrent terrorists. Deterring terrorist activities comprehensively. Uganda advocates for international support in training and equipping law enforcement, prosecution and judicial authorities to handle complex terrorist related cases. This support is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of national institutions and Uganda therefore stresses the importance of of international cooperation in addressing these conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, including radicalization. As mentioned above, Mr. Chairman. Further, there is a need to ensure that international frameworks and legislative bodies adapt swiftly to rapid advancement in technology. Ensuring that legal frameworks can promptly identify and address emerging challenges, especially in the context of combating terrorism, by a putting in place structures for proactive measures to fight the crime to facilitate research and informing the emerging trends in the criminal criminal justice system. This could be done by forming teams that focus solely on putting in place proactive mechanisms for fighting terrorism, b encouraging joint investigation and prosecution and c reviewing mechanisms for success stories. For example, Uganda and the world over had the and still do have many lessons to learn from the 2010 I.


Apologize to the distinguished representative of Uganda, but I will really have to ask him to conclude his speech because he.


Has exceeded the time allocated. Reaffirms its commitment to promoting international cooperation and technical assistance in preventing terrorism and Uganda aims at strengthening its laws and its law enforcement capacities to enhance international cooperation and combating terrorism effectively. I thank you for your kind indulgence.


I thank you for the statement and for the effort to finish it in time. I still have to remind the Committee that there is the seven minutes limit agreed during the first meeting. Now I will give the floor to the distinguished Permanent representative of Bangladesh to deliver his statement.


Statement thank you Mr. Chair. At the outset, allow me to congratulate you and the members of the Committee on your election. Bangladesh assures you of full cooperation support to the work of the Bureau while aligning with statements delivered on behalf of the Non Aligned Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. You would like to share our perspectives on on this very vital agenda item.


Mr.


Chair, since our birth as a nation out of long arduous liberation struggle, we have many a time suffered from terrorism, enforced disappearances and political persecution. Last year's mass uprising was a resounding message against these evils. Bangladesh considers terrorism as one of the gravestones threats to international peace, stability and development. We have been following a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism in all forms and manifestations, including their financing, radicalization and cross border linkages. We have consistently ensured that our territory is not used for any cross border terrorism activity. The interim government has made impressive progress in preventing terrorism through a series of actions. A Commission of Inquiry has been established to investigate enforce disappearances and alleged abuses. Besides, comprehensive institutional reforms are underway to prevent extrajudicial actions, unlawful detentions and other violations. The objective is clear to restore public trust and to uphold the highest standards of accountability and transparency in all counterterrorism efforts. Mr. Chair, Bangladesh has acceded to almost all UN conventions and protocols on counterterrorism. We remain an active partner in various global initiatives ensuring alignment with global global counterterrorism strategy. Very recently, the interim government exceeded the Convention on Elimination of Enforced Disappearances and convention against torture. Mr. Chair, allow me to highlight a few points. Firstly, to achieve a sustainable solution to terrorism, we must address its root causes. The political, social and economic factors that drive individuals towards terrorism. Secondly, while many countries are making progress nationally, we emphasize the need for international cooperation, especially between developed and developing countries, to fully implement the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy. This includes capacity building support, technical assistance, interagency cooperation and intelligence sharing. Thirdly, as terrorism is evolving with technological advances, the misuse of information technology and artificial intelligence is creating new challenges. We call for responsible use of AI in security and border management, ensuring that these technologies respect human rights and are aligned with local contexts. And finally, effective measures should be taken to prevent money laundering and terror financing. Mutual assistance in investigation, prosecution and asset recovery is essential for success. Mr. Chair, our message to the international community is clear. No single nation can fight terrorism alone. It must be collective, comprehensive and compassionate, and most importantly, human centric. As a nation built on peace, tolerance and solidarity, Bangladesh will continue to work hand in hand with all partners within the United nations regional forums and global counterterrorism architecture to build a safer, more just and more peaceful world. I thank you, Mr.


Chair.


Thank you, Ambassador, for the statement. And I now give the floor to our colleague from United Arab emirates.


Thank you, Mr. Chair. At the outset, I wish to extend my warm congratulations to you and the members of the Bureau on your election and on your assumption of the Chairmanship of the Sixth Committee. I'm confident that under your leadership, this session will yield constructive and successful outcomes. Mr. Chair's activities continue to pose a threat that undermines peace, security and sustainable development globally. The UAE condemns in the strongest terms terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, as well as to collective international efforts pursuant to international law to eliminate terrorism. We believe that terrorism cannot be countered by security measures alone. Addressing its root causes is essential. Extremism thrives in environments marked by poverty, unemployment, marginalization and despair. These conditions must be tackled through comprehensive strategies that promote and ensure inclusive development, interfaith and intercultural dialogue, women and youth empowerment, and meaningful participation of all sectors of society. Building peaceful and resilient societies requires a comprehensive whole of government and whole of society approach. Therefore, we look forward to continuing to work with Member States, the United nations and civil society to advance the tolerance, peace and security agenda, including through strategies to address extremism in all its forms. We underscore the need for stronger international cooperation to effectively prevent and counter terrorism. This requires strengthening national and international legal frameworks to combat terrorism and ensure Member States compliance with their obligations. In accordance with international law and UN Security Council resolutions. The UAE continues to Take concrete steps to combat terrorism and its financing guided by international standards. The National Strategy for Anti Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing, Counting the proliferation of weapons, 2024, 2027 strengthens regulatory frameworks, enhances interagency coordination and improves the detection of financial crimes. These reforms not only enhance the UAE's domestic capacity, but also reinforce global financial integrity, support international counterterrorism efforts and foster trust and secure capital flows across borders. Mr. Chair, we must recognize the evolving nature of terrorism. Extremist groups are increasingly exploiting cyberspace, advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to recruit and spread their ideologies. This requires closer international cooperation and cybersecurity and the responsible use of digital platforms to prevent their misuse for terrorist purposes. In this context, we call for extensive cooperation between Member States, relevant UN bodies and the private sector to agree on a common collective approach to confront these threats, including through sharing expertise, experiences, capacity building. And finally, Mr. Chair, it is time to revitalize and accelerate our work on finalizing a comprehensive convention against international terrorism. Despite existing international treaties and resolutions to address the growing and evolving threats of terrorism, including the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy, eradicating this scourge requires a comprehensive international treaty to strengthen the international legal framework and address existing gaps and inconsistencies. We are ready to work with all interested delegations to reinvigorate negotiations and resolve outstanding issues in this regard. In conclusion, the UAE stresses that the fight against terrorism requires a holistic, balanced and coordinated approach, one that integrates security, development and human rights in line with the UN global counterterrorism strategy, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Pact of the Future. We remain committed to strengthening the efforts of the UN Counterterrorism system, including the UN Counterterrorism center at the United Nations Office of Counterterrorism. We are committed to working with Member States to advance our shared goal of eliminating international terrorism and building a safer, more peaceful world for all. I thank you, Mr. Chair.


I thank you for your statement. Now we will hear from the distinguished Permanent representative of Argentina. Sir, you have the floor. A very good afternoon, everybody. Thank you very much, Chairman, for your kind introduction in Spanish Terrorism is certainly a grave threat for international peace and security since it's one of the major challenges of our time. Due to its transnational nature, it must be fought within the framework of the rule of law and respecting fundamental safeguards which requires organic and ongoing cooperation that is legally legitimate and that is based in the absolute respect of public international law. Said international cooperation is essential in order to effectively confront the criminal convergence between terrorism and drug trafficking and other forms of organized crimes such as human trafficking and the illicit trafficking of arms. Without international cooperation, it will not be possible to provide domestic security, particularly given the transnational nature of organized crime and terrorism. Argentina is open to being party to and to promoting this international essential international cooperation, which is why we prioritise dealing with this issue. Counterterrorism Dealing with the SKIRT in the framework of institutionalized multilateral fora on a global level at the United nations, on a regional level within the framework of the Inter American Counterterrorism Committee of the oas and on a sub regional level within the Specialized Forum on Terrorism of the merkosur, also working with other countries. Here in this room, I wish to reaffirm that necessary role of the United nations in the fight against terrorism as a pillar of the multilateral system and a universal organization with primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In this regard, Argentina reaffirms the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy and highlights the important role that the UN Counterterrorism Office put plays as well as the UN Counter Terrorism Centre providing assistance to states by way of programs geared towards strengthening national capacities. Argentina is already cooperating actively with the Office in many different areas of preventive action and we are very much looking forward to the ninth review of the Global Strategy that is due to take place in 2026. Furthermore, my country recognizes the list of individuals and entities linked to terrorism and its financing of the UN Security Council Sanctions Committees, which are included in the public registry of persons and entities linked to acts of terrorism and their financing alongside persons and entities accused or charged by Argentine judges or linked to these crimes who could potentially pose a current or future threat to our nation. On this register we have included Hezbollah, Hamas and Trendia Aragua and the Cartel Los Solis, among other organizations and numerous individuals linked to them. Consistent with opposition, Argentina has ratified its commitment by ratifying 14 of the 19 different international instruments, such as the resolutions and recommendations of the oas, the Inter American Convention Against Terrorism, as well as Security Council and General assembly resolutions, attempting and engaging and developing all of the measures contained therein as the most, recognizing them as the most effective way to stamp out this threat. Chairman Argentina has experienced these threats firsthand because in 1992 and 1994 we had attacks. We had the one against the Israeli Embassy and the amia. That's why we urged the international community to strengthen legal cooperation and judicial cooperation to ensure that the arrest warrants of Interpol are respected and that the perpetrator of these atrocities serve justice. We have also established the National Counterterrorism center which is a body that works preventing threats posed by terrorist organizations in my country. Chair. Two years since it took place, we most strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack of October 7, 2023 perpetrated by Hamas against the Israeli population and nationals of many other countries, including mine, and the taking of hostages, including many who are still in Gaza and that include Argentine nationals. Chairman by way of conclusion, Argentina reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations and believes that it's a grave threat to international people, peace and security, to human dignity, to the consolidation of democracy and to the economic and social development of nations. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Ambassador. I call on the distinguished Permanent representative of Pakistan. Ambassador, you have the floor.


Thank you very much. Chairman. I congratulate you and the 6th Committee Bureau members on their election and assure you of our delegation's fulfillment. Support. Pakistan aligns itself with the statements delivered by Saudi Arabia and Iran on behalf of the OIC and NAM respectively. Let me begin by expressing Pakistan's strong condemnation of the Israeli aggression and provocations across the Middle east and its genocidal war in Gaza that has so far cost the lives of more than 66,000 innocent Palestinians. Israel must be held accountable for its flag flagrant and systemic violations of international law, including foreign occupation, state terrorism, targeting of civilians and children, racist laws and the settler colonial policies to steadily encroach on occupied Palestinian territory. Chair Terrorism continues to mutate into various new forms which are not being effectively and comprehensively addressed. Despite success against Al Qaeda and Daesh, core terrorist attacks have increased, especially across the Middle East, Africa and in and from Afghanistan. To end this menace comprehensively, we must combat all forms of terrorism and their root causes or conditions conducive to terrorism. The international community collectively needs to do more to address prolonged unresolved conflicts, foreign occupation and denial of the right to self determination to peoples under colonial domination and alien rule, and addressing injustice, oppression and violations of international law under the pretext of counter terrorism. We must also clearly distinguish between terrorism and the legitimate struggle of peoples against foreign occupation and for their inalienable right to self determination. Chair Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We have led the fight against terrorism for over two decades and suffered over 90,000 casualties, brave soldiers and civilians, including school children. Unfortunately, Pakistan continues to suffer from state sponsored terrorism from across our borders, including terrorist attacks by the ttp, fitna Al Khorej Daesh, the BLA and Majid Brigade that target innocent civilians and children. Pakistan has the will, determination and capability to defeat this externally sponsored terrorism which is actively aided, abetted and financed by a neighbor, an aggressor, a country that also likes to play the victim. On the night of the 6th the 7th of May 2025, this irresponsible state committed blatant aggression carrying out unjustified and unprovoked military strikes on civilian population centers in multiple locations in Pakistan and Azad, Jammu and Kashmir, in utter violation of international law and the UN Charter under the pretext of counterterrorism that resulted in the loss of 54 innocent civilians, 15 of them children and 13 women. It was after a befitting response by Pakistan in accordance with our Charter mandated right of self defense that this aggression came to an end. But not all countries have the capacity or capability to thwart such aggression. These irresponsible actions and malicious attempts to destabilize the region must not be tolerated. Chair Global counterterrorism efforts have failed to address State terrorism, including the use of State power to suppress legitimate struggles for self determination or to prolong foreign occupation which are amongst its worst manifestations. In addition to State sponsorship of terrorism in other countries. The international community must address this phenomenon and the impunity that continues to be associated with such state state terrorism and ensure that CT efforts are not misused to violate human rights and provisions of international humanitarian law as is being done by the occupying powers in Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan fully supports the OIC's position that a consensus based comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism must clearly distinguish between acts of terrorism and legitimate struggle of peoples for their right to self determination. Any definition of terrorism must also encompass the new and emerging forms of extremism and terrorism, including violent acts by white supremacists, far right extremists, violent nationalists, xenophobic, Islamophobic and anti Muslim elements such as Hindutva groups and similar ideologies in various parts of the world. We must also take into account the state sponsored extraterritorial assassinations and disinformation campaigns, use of terrorist groups as proxies and hydro terrorism as instruments of state policy. The UNCT architecture also needs reform from within adequate changes to the sanctions regimes to incorporate new and emerging threats and end the stigmatization of Islam and Muslims. Despite a surge in the emergence of right wing extremist and fascist movements in several countries leading to terrorist violence, we see a strong inclination to see acts of terrorism committed by those other than Muslims as merely violent crime. Chair we look forward to the ninth review of the Global Counterterrorism Strategy next year year and hope that it will address the key concerns of OIC Member States that it failed to do previously, including new and emerging forms of terrorism and accurately reflect ground realities. We also hope that the GCTS is implemented in a balanced manner across all four pillars of the Strategy. For this purpose, the UN General assembly should establish a subsidiary body funded by the regular budget to promote universal consideration and to oversee the balanced implementation of all four pillars of the GCTS through a Member State driven process and to translate the strategic objectives outlined in the GCTS into concrete outcomes. I thank you very much.


I thank you Ambassador for the statement and I will now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Kuwait to deliver the statement. Please, you have the floor.


Chair. Our delegation has the honor to congratulate the Republic of the Philippines on chairing the Sixth Commission Committee. Rather, at this session we pay tribute to the report Support of the Secretary General A80177 on measures to eradicate International Terrorism. We endorse the statement delivered by the OIC made by the representative of the Kingdom of Saudi of Arabia and we endorse the statement of the NAM delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Kuwait reiterates its firm position against the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and activities and we need to dry up its financing sources in accordance with international law and human rights. On the national front, legislative amendments were done in June of 2025 on our law against money laundering and the financing of terrorism. This was in order to bring them into line with the requirements of GHAFI and other relevant international norms in order to step up action to implement UN Security Council resolutions under Article 7 of the Charter. We attach great importance to national capacity building based on our conviction that the awareness raising and knowledge are the first lines of defense against terrorism. We held a series of website of workshops in 2024 and 2025 with the UNODC and the center for Fighting Sources of Terrorist Financing and we targeted the fighting of terrorism financing and we aim to cooperate in investigations. Confronting terrorism is a collective responsibility. It requires promotion of partnerships with states and organizations to have an effective global system which can check the scourge of terrorism and its repercussions. In this context, we'd like to mention two meetings of experts for the Global Forum on Counterterrorism in the month of October under the topic of strengthening international cooperation and we are also honored to host the Fourth High Level Conference on the Promotion of Cooperation in the area of Counterterrorism and the establishment of flexible mechanisms to ensure border security. That will be the 4th and 5th of November. That was on the 4th and 5th of July November 2024 held jointly with Tajikistan and the counterterrorism structures of the un. We are also proud of being a non permanent member of the Security Council. Above all, in terms of addressing counterterrorism issues, the council in 2019 adopted resolution 2462 on terrorism financing. There was also resolution 2482 on threats to international peace and security imposed by international terrorism and organized crime. In addition to what I just cited, Kuwait, side by side with the Netherlands and Turkey, is co chairing the Working Group tasked with foreign terrorist Fighters of Daesh. The Committee which is working to produce to implement the recommendations of the relevant Security Council resolution. Kuwait is also is active in this coalition. We've transmitted over 1,000 foreign terrorist fighters from camps in Syria to their countries of origin since 2018. Kuwait is also a co chair of the Group of the Working Group on Fighting Terrorism in East Africa. Kuwait condemns violations of international law and violations of the United Nations Charter which pose a threat to international peace and security. In this context, Kuwait calls for the international community to pool its efforts to fight terrorist groups by virtue of the principles and norms enshrined in international law. By way of conclusion, Kuwait calls for the continuation of international work to confront terrorism and to continue cooperation and partnerships to develop technical capacity to guarantee inclusiveness and the integrity of the struggle against terrorism. To preserve the right of future generations to live in a world where they are free from terrorism. Thank you.


Thank you to the representative of Kuwait for the statement. Colleagues, the representative of Kuwait was the last speaker on this item for this afternoon's session, but we are not done yet. I understand that the delegation of India wishes to exercise their right of reply. Now there are some rules to the right of reply, so I should remind the Committee of those rules. The number of interventions in the exercise of the right of reply for any delegation at a given meeting is limited.


To two per item.


The first intervention should not exceed 10 minutes and the second intervention should not exceed five minutes. This is all contained in Annex 5.


To the Rules of Procedure.


If anyone else was wondering like I was, in view of the tight schedule that we have, I encourage everyone to exercise the right of reply as briefly as possible and remain within these limits. I now give the floor to the representative of India on the exercise of right of reply.


Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am exercising my right of reply to to respond to the expected and of course baseless remarks made by the representative of Pakistan. It is of course no surprise that this delegation, as always, has acted in a reflexive manner in making unwarranted references to the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This platform has been repeatedly misused to propagate such misinformation and disinformation and it is a futile exercise. The international community stands witness to Pakistan's sponsorship of cross border terrorism and its use of terrorism as a tool of state policy directed against India. The most recent being the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians. This is a country that at the highest levels proclaimed that it would bleed its neighbor India by a thousand cuts through ruthless, bloody cross border terrorism and has done so over decades. Mr. Chair, the world is not naive. Promises to counter terrorism and partner in the global fight against terrorism have coexisted with the sheltering of Osama Bin Laden for a decade in Pakistan. There is today a steely resolve in my country to confront this menace. Fear and hatred will not deter us but further strengthen our commitment. We will overcome this malign agenda and fight terrorism with firm national determination and comprehensive international cooperation. The world stands as one against this courage. I thank you.


I thank the representative of India for the statement on the exercise of right of reply. And I understand that the delegation of Pakistan also wishes to exercise the right of reply. So with the same rules in mind, I invite the delegation of Pakistan.


Thank you Chair for giving me the floor. I would like to exercise my right of reply to the comments made by one member State that not only perpetrates state terrorism but also peddles disinformation and propaganda and proliferates hate through false narratives as part of its narrow foreign policy agenda. We had remarks in context of PALGA made earlier as a responsible members of the international community. Pakistan, as an elected non permanent member of the Security Council joined fellow Council members in unequivocally condemning this attack. Pakistan also offered an independent and credible investigation. But we are yet to see evidence of the perpetrators of this attack, details of which remain unknown. Not only was Pakistan's offer rejected, but it was attacked, its sovereignty violated and 54 innocent Pakistani civilians were martyred, 15 of them children, 13 women, in a blatant act of aggression. This behavior sets a dangerous precedent, providing a template for states that seek to intimidate their neighbors. The global community should not afford to ignore such errant and rogue Behavior, the naked act of aggression and violation of our sovereignty met a befitting proportionate response in accordance with our right to self defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter which was duly exercised with maturity exhibiting proportionate, minutely calibrated and manifestly restrained response that resulted in Pakistan's resounding success and thwarting this threat ending with a ceasefire brokered with the good offices of the United States at the request of New Delhi. This malicious accusations of cross border terrorism are a deliberate attempt to repeat lies until they are accepted as the truth which is far from ground realities. This country is not only a regional bully but a net destabilizer in the entire region, holding South Asia hostage to its hegemonic designs and Hindutva ideology that inspires hate, divisions and xenophobia. First, it is this country that illegally occupies territories, oppresses indigenous populations and violates fundamental human rights, as is the case in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the disputed status of which is recognized by the UN where we have all gathered here today. To deny these realities is a violation of international law and a disrespect to a rules based international order. I need not elaborate on the scheme of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, detentions, staged encounters and collective punishment under the COVID of counterterrorism laws that this country pursues. Second, it is this country that sponsors terror terrorist organizations in its neighborhood, particularly Pakistan, by sponsoring and financing terrorist entities. Third, it is this country that runs a global campaign of extraterritorial assassinations and clandestine proxies on our soil and beyond, including the United States and Canada. Fourth, it has become a routine script. Whenever an incident occurs, Pakistan is reflexively blamed without any shred of evidence, logic or any investigation. Chair, Pakistan remains committed to peace. We have consistently offered dialogue. The lives of 1.5 billion people of South Asia deserve prosperity and stability. But let it be very clear, these goals cannot be achieved through threats and intimidation. True progress requires sincerity, mutual respect and genuine diplomacy. Principles that Pakistan has upheld which this particular member state must finally choose to embrace if it truly seeks peace. I thank you, Mr. Chair.


Thank you. To the representative of Pakistan for the statement and the exercise of the right of reply. Unless we have any other requests for the exercise of right of reply of which I am not aware at this point and it is confirmed then I will just announce that the next meeting of the sixth committee will take place tomorrow, October 8th at 10am in this room and we will continue and hopefully conclude the debate on this agenda. Item 109, Measures to Eliminate International terrorism. After that, the Committee should turn to agenda item 137, program planning. And then we will continue with the debate On Agenda Item 84, the Rule of Law at the national and international levels. Now, with my thanks to the representative of the Secretariat for all the help, this meeting is adjourned.


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