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[Speaker B] [1123.480s → 1380.010s]: It's. I call to order the second meeting of the sixth committee for the 80th session of the General Assembly. Distinguished delegates, this afternoon, the sixth committee will continue its debate on agenda item 109109, measures to eliminate international terrorism. The report of the Secretary General on this issue is in document A81 77, which is available on the sixth committee website. The first speaker on the list for this afternoon is the distinguished representative of India. India. You have the floor.
[Speaker A] [1383.680s → 1808.570s]: Thank you. Madam Vice Chair. We take this opportunity to congratulate you and Mr. Chair and the other bureau members for your successful election. And we assure my delegation support throughout this session. Madam Chair. Terrorism is amongst the gravest of offenses that fundamentally violates core values of humanity. Synthesizing bigotry, violence, intolerance and fear, it continues to devastate lives, societies and peoples around the world. Terrorist groups have gained enormous capabilities and have equipped themselves with cutting edge and eccentric technologies. Terrorist outfits are supported with regular flow of finance and increased recruitment, enabling them to carry out terrorist activities behind borders. Because it is a shared threat, it is essential that there is much deeper international cooperation for countering terrorism. Terrorist networks will continue to be a curse on the international community till there is strong political will to destroy them. It is unfortunate that while terrorism remains a global challenge, our efforts towards concluding a comprehensive convention on international terrorism remains elusive. Mr. Chair, long before the initiation of multilateral efforts that led to the establishment of counterterrorism committee in 2001 after the 911 attack, India was part of the ad hoc Committee on International terrorism established in 1972. Our initiative of circulating the first draft of the CCIT in 1996 is almost three decades old. Until today, there is no consensus. We reiterate that Op. 3 of the UNSC Resolution 1566 provides an acceptable definition for international terrorism and offers a good basis for further discussion to end the stalemate and agree to a comprehensive multilateral legal framework to counterterrorism. My nation has been confronting the menace of terrorism since independence and has suffered immense human loss due to the state's policies concert terrorist attacks emanating from across our borders. As if the pain caused by the terrorist attacks such as the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, the 2016 Pathankot air base and the 2019 Pulwama terror attacks was not enough, we were again subjected to cross border barbarism that saw the murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in Jammu Kashmir in April this year. Such barbaric acts not not only target human lives, but also undermine regional peace and stability. It is important to exercise a right to defend our peoples against terrorism and deliver justice to the families who get scared for life. During the SCO Summit held in Tianjin, my Prime Minister echoed the UN Security Council statement that perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of such attacks must be held accountable and and brought to justice. He also warned Member States not to adopt double standards on terrorism. We reiterate that terrorism should be opposed in every form. It is a collective responsibility towards humanity. Countering the menace and supporting victims families should be the focus of all Member States rather than diversion of resources towards aiding terrorist groups in furtherance of narrow political agendas. Sheltering the masterminds of terror attacks is as much a crime as the conduct of these reprehensible attacks. Mr. Chair, in my nation, we condemn those who allow operationalization of terror hubs. We reject public glorification of terrorists. We work towards disruption of the terror financing networks. We cooperate for dismantling of the entire ecosystem. We aid those working towards imposing sanctions on terrorists and their organizations. We maintain that those who condone nations that sponsor terror will find that it comes back to bite them. Those who have made terrorism their state policy and allow terror networks to operate must be held accountable. We once again strongly reiterate that India will be at the forefront of global counterterrorism efforts. India has engaged actively in the global counterterrorism architecture, including at the United nations and in the formulation of the Global Counter Terrorism Strategy. The Delhi Declaration on Countering the Use of New and Emerging Technologies for Terrorist Purposes, adopted under India's chairmanship of the UN Counter Terrorism Committee in 2022 marked a significant step in addressing threats posed by the misuse of advanced technologies for terrorism related activities. Furthering these commitments, the Abu Dhabi Principles aimed at countering the terrorist use of unmanned Aerial systems and the Algeria Guiding Principles focus on preventing, detecting and disrupting the use of new and emerging financial technologies for terrorist purposes. We welcome these and commit ourselves to their propagation. India also continues to play a leading role in the global fight against terrorism through active international cooperation and awareness initiatives. We are regular contributor to the UN Office of Counterterrorism. We strongly believe in the importance of multilateral action through platforms like the UN FATF and gctf. Our hosting of the no Money for Terror Conference as well as the Interpol General assembly in 2022 or a reflection of this commitment. As founding members of the Group of Friends on Victims of Terrorism, India has consistently raised the issues related to victims rights at the international levels and implemented concrete Actions at home In June this year, we showcased an exhibition here at the UN Headquarters on the human cost of terrorism. It was an effort to give voice to those who can no longer speak, a tribute to those taken away so brutally from us by the scourge of terrorism. It conveyed stories of those whose lives were irreparably changed by acts of terrorism and also stories of resilience, solidarity and fortitude. We thank all member states for receiving it so well and for expressing their solidarity with the victims. To conclude, Mr. Chair, let me reiterate our commitment to implement the key principles to counterterrorism, no impunity to terrorists, need for greater political will, saying no to double standards, not yielding to blackmail of any kind, calling out proxies, reform of UN Sanctions committees, objective listing and delisting in the sanctions Committees and discouraging exclusivity, thinking and being on guard against new terminologies and false priorities recognizing linkages to organized crime, supporting FATF and greater funding to unoc. Thank you, Madam Chair.
[Speaker B] [1812.250s → 2486.130s]: I thank the distinguished representative of India for her statement. And I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Egypt. Thank you, Madam Vice Chair. I join other delegations in congratulating you and other members of the Bureau on your election and I assure you of my delegation's cooperation with you to ensure the success of the work of the Sixth Committee. Madam Vice Chair, Egypt aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Republic of Cameroon on behalf of the African Group, by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and by the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non Aligned Movement. Egypt would also like to make the following three points in its national capacity. First, Egypt is concerned about the growing threat of terrorism and the expanding area of operations of terrorist organizations, especially JNIM and ISGs in certain areas of Africa, especially the Sahel, some regions of West Africa, Southern Africa and the Horn of Africa. These terrorist organizations have developed an operational capability to conduct complex attacks with drones and improvised explosive devices and large numbers of fighters against well defended barracks and urban centers. Recent attacks also targeted trade routes and fuel supply lines, leading to significant disruptions of economic life in major urban centers. Egypt is also concerned about the increasing sophistication of the financing of terrorism, especially in Africa, including the use of cryptocurrencies and the use of fake documentation to circumvent know your customer procedures. Many terrorist groups in Africa are resorting to extortion, forced taxation and kidnap for ransom operations to raise funds. In addition to continuing to engage in organized crime, such as human trafficking and drug trafficking. We are also concerned that these groups are seeking to expand their recruitment base. Social media, gaming platforms, and artificial intelligence are being used to amplify messaging and and disseminate propaganda to radicalize and recruit youth. It is therefore essential to explore avenues to bolster cooperation with the private sector to counter efforts by terrorist organizations to expand recruitment on social media while also respecting the freedom of expression online. Second, Egypt is also concerned about the growing threat of foreign terrorist fighters. In this regard, Egypt applauds the Republic of Iraq for its tireless efforts to repatriate its citizens from Al Hol camp in Syria. Iraq's efforts offer a remarkable success story and a blueprint for addressing the security aspects and humanitarian dimensions of the challenges relating to foreign terrorist fighters. Egypt also underscores the importance of bolstering international cooperation to address the challenge of foreign terrorist fighters. We recognize that the international community has developed a normative and policy framework in this area, which includes Security Council resolutions 2178 and 2396 and the Madrid Guiding Principles and the Hague Marrakech Memorandum. However, given the persistence of security threats related to foreign terrorist fighters and the growing threat or potential resurgence of terrorist organizations, including in the Middle East, Egypt finds merit in exploring the utility of developing international or regional legally binding instruments for mutual legal assistance and international judicial cooperation in relation to foreign terrorist fighters. The object and purpose of such an instrument, which would build on the existing normative framework, would be to enhance cooperation in areas such as joint investigations and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and information sharing, monitoring of travel, and countering financial transactions. Third, Egypt reiterates that the right to self defense codified in Article 51 of the Charter applies exclusively to conduct attributable to States. As the International Court of Justice noted in its 2004 advisory opinion on the legal consequences of the construction of a wall in the Occupied Palestinian territory, quote Article 51 of the charter thus recognizes the existence of an inherent right to self defense in case of an armed attack by one State against another State, end quote Therefore, Egypt reaffirms, as it has in previous years and in advisory proceedings before the International Court of Justice, that the State of Israel may not invoke Security Council resolutions 1368 and 1373 in respect of of conduct in the Occupied Palestinian Territory that it designates as counterterrorism operations. Furthermore, Egypt is also of the view that the so called doctrine of unable or unwilling that some States have advanced to legitimize the use of force in counterterrorism operations is not an established exception to the general prohibition on the threat or use of force. There are two exceptions to the general prohibition on the use of force codified in Article 2, paragraph 4. These are self defense to repel an armed attack and enforcement action authorized by the UN Security Council. There is insufficient evidence of widespread and representative State practice and expressions of opinion yours that support the claim that unable or unwilling is an established third exception to the prohibition on the use of force. From a policy perspective, Egypt warns of the dangers associated with doctrines like unable or unwilling, which would cause greater insecurity by providing a legally permissive environment for States to resort to force unilaterally and engaging in conduct that infringes on the territorial sovereignty of other states. In this regard, Egypt has noted that the State of Israel has expressed regret that it undertook a military operation that violated the sovereignty of the State of Qatar and that the State of Israel has affirmed that it will not conduct such an attack again in the future. Egypt considers this assurance offered by the State of Israel as constituting a legally binding declaration that applies generally. Thank you, Madam Vice Chair. I thank the distinguished representative of Egypt for his statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Equatorial Guinea. My dear colleague, the Vice Chair. You have the floor. Thank you very much. Distinguished Vice Chair. First of all, please allow me to congratulate the Ambassador of the Philippines upon his election as Chair and the other members of the Bureau with whom I will have the honour to work with and a firm commitment to collaborate with them. As Vice Chair during this session, my delegation aligns itself with the statement made by distinguished representatives of Cameroon on behalf of the African Group, by the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non Aligned Movement, and by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela representing the Group of Friends in defence of the UN Charter. Madam Vice Chair, my delegation took due note of the Secretary General's report, as well as of the information provided by different countries and international organisations on the measures adopted for the prevention and the fight against international terrorism. Without a shadow of a doubt, international terrorism remains one of the most gravest threats to international peace and security. In the face of this reality, we reiterate our absolute condemnation of all acts, methods and manifestations of terrorism without any type of discrimination. Similarly, we categorically reject all expressions of violent extremism, regardless of its origin, motivation or justifications. Madam Vice Chair, we express our profound concern over the alarming increase in terrorist attacks and fatal victims, particularly on the African continent, where incivility and violence continue to claim a high human cost. We are at a crucial juncture that requires collective, dangerous, decisive and coordinated action by the international community to prevent and effectively combat terrorism in all of its forms. In this context, international cooperation is of the utmost relevance since it's essential to ensure shared security and to protect our societies from threats that are increasingly more complex and constantly evolving, such as cyber terrorism. This threat transcends and goes beyond the capacities of response of any state acting alone. Terrorism knows no borders nor does it respect any cultures, and its consequences have a disproportionate impact on the most vulnerable people. Given this common challenge, international solidarity, exchange of information and good practices, as well as the strengthening of multilateral frameworks, are more necessary than ever in order to build an effective, sustainable response that is respectful of human rights. It's in this context that my delegation believes that making headway in negotiations to adopt a comprehensive convention for counterterrorism is a fundamental step forward. It's urgent and cannot be delayed. This convention is essential to address the gaps and emissions in the current international legal framework and would contribute decisively to strengthening international cooperation and the efficiency of the collective fight against the global threat of terrorism, fully in line with the principles of international law in the UN Charter. Madam Vice Chair, the Republic of Equatorial guinea has counterterrorism legal framework and is part of party to different international and regional instruments in this regard, including the AU Convention on the Prevention Fight Against Terrorism. In our commitment to international standards, measures have been adopted, such as the creation of the National Agency for Financial Investigations. And we are also working with the Central African Anti Money Laundering and Counterterrorism Financing Group, reaffirming our commitment to regional and international cooperation in counterterrorism. By way of conclusion, my delegation reiterates its firm commitment to international peace and security and to the defence of human dignity and calls upon States to effectively implement the global strategy of the United nations for counterterrorism, as well as other relevant international instruments recognizing the grave threat that terrorism represents for the peace and security of humanity. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Madam Vice Chair. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Yemen.
[Speaker A] [2493.010s → 2776.730s]: Thank you, Madam Chair. At the outset, I would like to congratulate you as well as the other members of the Bureau. We wish you every success. We reiterate our thanks to the Secretariat for their support facilitating our work. Madam Chair, the Government of Yemen would like to reiterate its principled position that is a rejection of terrorism in all of its forms. Terrorism should not be associated with any religion, civilization or ethnic group. We're committed to taking measures with a view to eliminating the serious scourge which poses a threat to peace and stability and undercuts economies in addition to threatening human life. Madam. Attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea and in the Bab El Medeb Strait constitute acts of international and transnational terrorism, given that they have a direct impact on the global economy as well as supply chains. This therefore calls for a coordinated collective response in accordance with international law. Today, the Red Sea is a theater where serious dangers are playing out owing to the practices of Houthi militias targeting maritime vessels and lanes, which has had a corrosive impact on international trade in addition to increasing insurance rights and freight rates as well. In addition, it has had a negative knock on effect on food security as well as the delivery of humanitarian assistance. This therefore poses a threat to international peace and security. What is occurring in the Bab el Mandab Strait, in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea is not a short term phenomenon. It began a long time ago. It is a systematic practice which the Houthis are engaged in. Madam Chair, the international community has a responsibility to maintain international peace and security. Thus, the international community is duty bound to address these large scale transnational security challenges which have repercussions for international peace and security. Against this backdrop, we would like to affirm that support for the government of Yemen is a pressing priority. We need a genuine partnership which would allow us to play a key role in maintaining international and regional stability. And this by enhancing cooperation, exchanging information and experience, in addition to providing technical support and financial aid to the Government of Yemen so that it can build its counterterrorism capacity. What's more is we should reconsider how we respond to these Houthi militias, especially their sabotage and terrorism activities. Madam Vice Chair, we condemn the military escalation being waged by the occupying power, Israel in Gaza and the west bank, which has resulted in serious loss of human life, targeting of civilians, especially women and children, which is a flagrant violation of international law. We call for an immediate ceasefire, guarantees that unfettered humanitarian assistance can be delivered as well. We demand that the attacks on Palestine and Lebanon and as well as the repeated attacks on Syrian territory, especially repeated violations of the sovereignty of Syria and incursions into Syrian territory. By way of conclusion, the elimination of international terrorism is our collective responsibility. We can only succeed if we cooperate. What we need is enhanced and coordinated cooperation between states. Within this framework, the Republic of Yemen would like to reiterate its call for international efforts to converge, allowing us to build a stable and secure world in which peace, justice and development reign. I thank you.
[Speaker B] [2780.250s → 2791.370s]: I thank the distinguished representative of Yemen for her statement and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative, the DPR of the Philippines. Ambassador, you have the floor.
[Speaker A] [2796.590s → 3099.230s]: Madam Vice Chair. Colleagues, The Philippines expresses its appreciation to you, Madam Vice Chair, and through you, the Chair of the Sixth Committee and to the members of the Bureau as you guide the work of the sixth committee at this 80th session. We also thank the Secretary General for his report on measures to eliminate international terrorism. The Philippines aligns itself with the statement delivered by Cambodia on behalf of ASEAN and and associates itself with the statement delivered by the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of NAM and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity, terrorism remains a real and present danger to our collective security. The Philippines reaffirms that no single country can address this challenge alone. Our exchanges, including in this Committee, provide a crucial platform to strengthen multilateral cooperation and and information sharing in combating terrorism at home. The Philippines continues to pursue a whole of government and whole of society approach to prevent and counter terrorism, radicalization and violent extremism. Guided by our National Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and the newly adopted National Action Plan for Unity, Peace and Development, we address the root causes of conflict through inclusive governance, peace building, development oriented programs and the promotion of tolerance. This year we achieved significant progress. The Philippines was delisted from the Financial Action Task Force Gray List following reforms and establishment of a fusion center to enhance interagency coordination against terrorist financing. We also strengthened border security through the entry into force of the Philippines UN Memorandum Agreement on the GO Travel System and conducted simulation exercises to enhance preparedness against CBRN threats through the Antiterrorism act of 2020. Underpinned by legal safeguards and independent oversight, we continue to enhance national capabilities in full respect of the rule of law and human rights. We remain engaged with human rights mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability. Terrorism increasingly exploits the digital domain, underscoring the importance of capacity building on the responsible use of new technologies. In close partnership with UNOCT and uncct, the Philippines has hosted technical workshops on cybersecurity as well as on the model legislative provisions for the rights and needs of victims of terrorism. These efforts reflect our conviction and that counterterrorism must be victim centered, rights based and gender responsive, anchored on trauma informed approaches. At the national level, the Philippines continues to institutionalize victim assistance, including through the operationalization of the Marawi Compensation Board and the drafting of a Comprehensive Assistance Plan for victims of terrorism. We recognize victims and survivors as credible voices for peace advocacy and community education. The Philippines remains committed to regional and cross regional collaboration. In the recent High Level Week we co hosted with Morocco and seated the side event on insights from Southeast Asia and West Africa cross Regional Exchange on Countering Terrorism. The event drew lessons from national and regional experiences including the peace process process in Bangsamoro and reaffirm that integrated approaches combining security measures with political dialogue, development, rehabilitation and reintegration are essential. We stand in solidarity with Africa in its efforts to address terrorism through Africa led and Africa owned initiatives. The Philippines has supported the UN Joint Appeal for Counterterrorism in Africa and remains committed to cross regional exchanges to strengthen resilience and capacity building. Madam Chair, the Philippines reiterates its call for the adoption of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism anchored on the rule of law with respect for sovereignty and People's Agency. We welcome ongoing efforts including the establishment of a Working group towards finalizing this long overdue process. We also continue to contribute to the discussions on the evolution of the UN counterterrorism architecture and including through the UNAT initiative. In this regard, we have emphasized the importance of coherence, transparency, inclusivity and stronger coordination across the UN system. With UNOCT as the center at the center as Strategic Policy Coordinator, the Philippines will continue to actively engage with partners the United nations and this Committee in collective efforts to eliminate terrorism through constructive dialogue, multilateral cooperation and and a rights based approach. We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure that terrorism finds no safe haven anywhere. Thank you, Madame Chair.
[Speaker B] [3102.830s → 3111.550s]: I thank the distinguished DPR of the Philippines and I now give the floor to the distinguished delegate of Morocco.
[Speaker A] [3117.640s → 3476.670s]: Thank you, Madam Chair. At the outset I would like to congratulate you and the Bureau on your election to take leadership over our work and we reaffirm our full support for you during this session. The UN is uniquely positioned in the field of international counterterrorism, whether through its role as a driver of multilateral cooperation or through its support for the efforts of Member States in the implementation of the Global Counterterrorism Strategy. With its four pillars, terrorism directly affects sustainable economic development and the enhancement of the rule of law in some particularly fragile areas, especially in Africa, where the threat of terrorism is concerningly increasing. Therefore, our delegation emphasizes the importance of respecting States sovereignty and territorial integrity and we reaffirm our clear unequivocal condemnation of all forms of terrorism. And we emphasize the importance of collective measures in order to combat this scourge that would require enhanced cooperation within the international community. Madam Chair, in facing terrorism, the Kingdom of Morocco follows a comprehensive approach that is also multidimensional. This approach heeds international humanitarian law and human rights. This comes hand in hand with practical measures at the national, regional and international levels. In this context, the Kingdom of Morocco since 2020 has hosted the headquarters of the UN Program for Counterterrorism and Training in Africa. And in June 2025 we led the fourth session of the High Level meeting for the Heads of Counterterrorism Agencies in Africa, also known as the Marrakesh Platform. This session saw the renewal of the agreement to participate in the UN Office in Rabat, which now includes a response to the needs that several countries have expressed with regards to exchange of analysis, information and other forms of information. This platform has become an annual, a meeting that is not to be missed for the exchange of information and the enhancement of regional cooperation and the identification of needs in terms of counterterrorism and in the same context. In Tangier, In June of 2025, a preparatory workshop was held under the title Increasing the Preparedness of Cities for a Comprehensive Approach for Rehabilitation and reintegration. And in June 2025 in Rabat, we held a conference for the experts of West Africa on facing the terrorist threats that Target vulnerable categories. And In May, in 2025, Marrakesh hosted the fourth session of the regional meeting of the Mena Hub for the Middle east and North Africa in partnership with the Strong Cities Network and in the framework of the revitalization of the Africa atlantic Initiative. In 2025 we hosted a seminar on counterterrorism in the Marine context. And in October 2024 we also held a workshop on the analysis of evidence taken from Battlefield in collaboration with the International Institute for the Rule of Law with participation from the Ministry of Justice from Morocco. Madam Chair, it would be remiss of me not to remind here that at the national level we have a forward looking and proactive approach to counterterrorism within a consistent methodology that is in line with the UN strategies requirements for counterterrorism and all relevant UN Security Council resolutions. As a result, Morocco has maintained its position as a country that is free of direct terrorist threats. We have a zero percent of terrorist threats in the International Terrorist threats index of 2025. Our approaches reflect UN practices, chief among which is our Kingdom's strategy based on four pillars. First is enhancing the legal and security apparatus and second is human and economic development and third is maintaining religious identity and fourth is enhancing regional international cooperation. We also have a unique project under the name of Musalah or Reconciliation which aims to rehabilitate and reintegrate those involved in terrorism related crimes so that they are able to engage in proper conduct with regards to different institutions and so they can be socially reintegrated properly. In conclusion, we emphasize that that on the 2nd and 3rd December 2025, we are preparing to host the first international conference on the Victims of Terrorism in Africa, which will be a great opportunity to provide the necessary support for victims of terrorism in the continent. Thank you.
[Speaker B] [3480.990s → 4888.090s]: I thank the distinguished representative of Morocco for your statement and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Mexico. Please go ahead. Muchas gracias, senhora. BIS thank you very much. Madam Vice Chair. I'm absolutely delighted to see you representing the Latin American and Caribbean region at our meeting. Since this is the first time that my delegation has taken the floor. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to you upon your election and to all of the members of the Bureau. We wish you all every success in your role and and you can certainly count on Mexico's support during this session. Terrorism continues to represent complex and constantly evolving threats to international peace and security. In this regard, we wish to express our most sincere condolences to the victims of terrorism and to their families. Mexico strongly condemns terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations and we reiterate our firm commitment to the eradication of this scourge, fully respecting international law and the principles of the UN Charter. We thank the Secretary General for the report A80 177, which compiles the information that States have presented on the measures adopted to combat terrorism, both domestically as well as internationally, despite multilateral efforts. We underscore that there is a fundamental legal challenge which is the absence of a universally agreed definition of the term terrorism. This omission continues to lead to the global response being fragmented and makes effective coordination between states difficult. My delegation wishes to underscore the importance of clearly distinguishing between transnational organized crime and terrorism. While both phenomena may resort to extreme violence and use illicit networks, their motivations, goals and modus operandi are essentially different. Dealing with these two issues, organized crime and terrorism together could lead to an erroneous perspective and as a result, failed strategies. Overlooking the nuances and linking terrorism to organized crime could also lead to the stigmatization of the communities or regions where organized crime operates, drawing attention away from the structural causes that must be addressed to strengthen international peace and security. Distinguished colleagues, the fight against terrorism is not immune from lax interpretations of international law, in particular that of the right to legitimate defence at the beginning of this year, Mexico circulated the document S 2025, 26 in which we put forward our position vis a vis expansive reinterpretations of Article 51 of the charter. Mexico is concerned about the invocation of this Article to use forced preventively on the territory of other States without their consent, particularly in cases of attacks attributed to non state actors such as terrorist groups. This reinterpretation of international law undermines the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations and runs counter to the basics of the Charter and imperils the collective security system of the un. Mexico rejects the so called unwilling or unable doctrine invoked by some States in order to justify unilateral, preventive and extraterritorial actions. We reiterate our position on including this issue on the agenda of the Special Committee on the Charter with a view to engaging in open, intergovernmental and transparent dialogue on the scope of this Article, this key article for international peace and security. Madam Vice Chair, Mexico believes that the fight against terrorism must not only rely on exclusively military responses, it's essential to adopt a preventive strategy that's also multi dimensional and focused on the structural causes of radicalization. In this regard, respecting human rights must be a cross cutting condition that runs through all measures adopted by States. What's more, we reiterate how important it is to include the gender perspective in counterterrorism strategies. It's true misviolence affects women and girls in a differentiated manner and often reproduces patterns of discrimination and violent masculinity. Prevention policies must address these factors, must also promote meaningful equality and must empower women as agents of change. Looking towards the ninth review of the Global Counterterrorism Strategy in 2026, we believe that it's essential to achieve a balanced and comprehensive implementation of its four pillars. Placing victims at the heart of our deliberations, listening to their voices, recognizing their dignity and ensuring their access to justice is essential for a comprehensive and sustainable response. Mexico reiterates its commitment to collaborate actively and constructively with all states and relevant stakeholders in order to eliminate the threat of terrorism, always with an approach based on international law, human rights and the strengthening of the rule of law. Thank you very much, Madam Vice Chair. I thank the distinguished representative of Mexico for his statement and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. You have the floor. Thank you, Madam Chair. As this is the first time my delegation has taken the floor, I congratulate yourself and the Bureau on your election and assure you of our support. The United Kingdom remains committed in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism and recognizes the value of collaboration amongst the global community to confront these challenges. Yet we continue to see wide ranging terrorist attacks across the globe, including just last week in the uk. Terrorist groups are broadening their methodology, using new and emerging technology to radicalize, recruit and collaborate carry out their attacks. The impact on local communities is devastating and long lasting. The international community must take a collective and creative approach to understand how terrorist groups operate so we can starve their resources and tackle their propaganda. Our approach to counterterrorism must also integrate strong gender perspectives and civil society engagement as well as promoting human rights, rule of law and fundamental freedoms. In doing so, we strengthen our credibility and legitimacy and help to address the root causes of conflict and insecurity. The threat from terrorism is enduring and evolving. It will continue to be more diverse, dynamic and complex as pressure for global resources and competing international priorities grow. The multilateral system must respond in a more coordinated, agile and impactful way if we are to eliminate terrorism around the world. Thank you. I thank the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom. And I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Eritrea. You have the floor. Thank you. Chair. I wish to congratulate you and the other members of the Bureau for your election to steer the work of the Sixth Committee. I would like to assure you of my delegation's full cooperation in the successful conduct of our deliberations. My delegation associates itself with the statements made by the distinguished representatives of Cameroon on behalf of the African Group, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Group of Friends in defense of the Charter of the United nations and the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non Aligned Movement. My delegation wishes to thank the SG for his report A80,177 and other associated reports which contain information on steps taken by various member states and international organizations in the elimination of international terrorism. Chair over the past years, international terrorism has evolved significantly, becoming more widespread across regions, decentralized and technologically savvy. There is a growing concern of terrorist groups ability to adapt using encrypted communication, cyber tools and decentralized cells that are difficult to detect and disrupt. One of the most concerning developments in recent years has also been the spread of international terrorism to the African region. The terrorist groups thrive best in conflict zones where governance is weak and fragile and where political crisis and ethnic tensions are interminable. The scourge of terrorism must also be understood that it should not be attributed to non state actors. Only states have also been responsible behind terrorist acts as a tool to destabilize other states. While we know that some states are routinely accused of state sponsor of terrorism by some quarters for geopolitical reasons. Chair when it comes to how to address terrorism, it is important as a strategy to focus on prevention of conflicts and capacity. But building the most effective and sustainable strategy to combat terrorism lies in building the capacity of affected countries themselves. Strengthening national institutions of fragile states, particularly in the areas of security, intelligence, justice and governance, including strengthening border management systems, is crucial. While the capacity of local government is strengthened, they are better equipped equipped to provide security, enforce the rule of law and address citizens needs, in which case terrorist groups will have less space to operate and recruit. Capacity building should also focus on addressing the root causes of terrorism, including youth unemployment, marginalization of communities, corruption and lack of access to education and basic services. Furthermore, investing in social cohesion supported by community based policy, policing and inclusive political process can help build trust between governments and their populations, reducing the appeal for extremist ideologies to take root. Chair the un, guided by Zen Global Strategy, has been playing an important role in the global fight against international terrorism by promoting international cooperation, setting legal frameworks and supporting member states. Therefore, the full implementation of the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy, with its four pillars and the role and the work of the United Nations Office of Counterterrorism and other UN entities can contribute to the overall effort to eliminate international terrorism. In this connection, my delegation commends UROCT for launching of the project titled Supporting Eastern Africa in Countering Terrorist Use of Improvised Explosive Devices, which we believe strengthens national mechanism. Chair Eritrea condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Eritrea maintains a harmonious society in a region otherwise afflicted by acute ethnic and religious fault lines and strife. Eritrea believes that preventing human trafficking and other transnational crime is also essential to maintaining peace across the wider region. To ensure peace and stability in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea has been making contributions to the security and stability of some of the countries in the region. The need for countries in the region to determine their own priorities and come together free from external pressure or interference is critical to build lasting peace and promote social and economic development for their people. Chair in compliance with UN Security Council resolutions 1267 and 1373, Eritrea presented its mutual evaluation report during the 49th Task Force of Senior Officials meeting of the east and Southern Africa Anti Money Laundering Group held in Kampala from 27 March to 4 April 2025. Finally, Eritrea looks forward to the establishment of a single comprehensive international treaty on Combating international terrorism, which for now remains elusive due to the lack of political consensus. Finalizing the outstanding issues, from definition and scope of law to jurisdiction and enforcement mechanism, would be critical. However, without being deterred by the lack of a comprehensive international treaty, the work of combating international terrorism and other transnational crimes must continue with the tools at our disposal. I thank you, Chair. I thank the distinguished representative of Eritrea. The next speaker on my list is the distinguished representative of Senegal. Senegal, you have the floor. Thank you very much. Madam Vice Chair, the delegation of Senegal wishes to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Ambassador of the Philippines this afternoon upon his election to head up the Sixth Committee and to express to you and the whole of the Bureau our wishes of every success and our full support during this 80th session of the UN General Assembly. My delegation aligns itself with the statements made respectively by Cameroon on behalf of the Afghan group, by the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non Aligned Movement by and by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Senegal reaffirms its unreserved condemnation of terrorism in all of its forms, manifestations, methods and practices. Madam vice chair, in 2025, terrorism remains a global threat that knows no borders nor religions or cultures. It erodes the very foundations of our common humanity, peace, security and the right of each people to live in dignity. On the African continent. Its impact is particularly notable in East Africa, in Central Africa and on the Horn of Africa, where it amplifies socioeconomic fragilities that are already deep running and accentuates the vulnerability of communities in the Sahel. This dynamic is taking an even more concerning turn to the point that coastal countries in West Africa are having to be extremely vigilant. As we begin our work, we look towards the Middle east, including Palestine, and our thoughts go out to the Palestinian population who are only demanding their inalienable right to live on their lands. My delegation thus wishes to seize this opportunity to reiterate its appeals for a halt to the bombings and to a full ceasefire, as well as for protection for the civilian populations, in particular the Palestinian people, whose fight for self determination must never be confused with terrorism. Madam Vice Chair, given this persistent threat, new challenges are emerging. Inter community tensions, the impacts of climate change and the ebbing away of the rule of law and under funding of sustainable development are exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. In this context, Senegal continues to advocate for a holistic and inclusive approach that includes economic development, education, intercultural and inter religious dialogue, as well as the promotion of the rule of law. It's essential to ensure that development initiatives benefit from sustainable financing and that we promote transparent and responsible governance. Madam Vice Chair, in light of all of this, the response is more than must, more than ever be a collective one. In this regard, the counterterrorism strategy remains the light that guides our response that is based on solidarity. That's why the ninth biennial review in 2026, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of this strategy, is so important. It's important to to maintain a constructive commitment to the negotiations on the Draft Convention on International Terrorism. In this regard, Senegal continues to fully support multilateral, regional and sub regional initiatives to strengthen partnerships, especially when it comes to managing the security of borders, controlling the flow of arms and intelligence exchange, and even judicial cooperation. On this, it's necessary to applaud the actions of the UN system, in particular the UN Oct, particularly in Africa, through its efforts to strengthen capacity and support to establishing domestic policies that are more in line with local realities, as well as the creation of two program offices in Rabat and in Nairobi. In the same vein, my delegation calls for exploring the possibilities offered up by resolution 2719 of the Security Council and by resolution 79329 of the General assembly on cooperation between the UN and the AU for a smooth operationalization of the African peace and security architecture. Furthermore, Senegal reaffirms its support to the Abuja process and calls for collective action to eradicate terrorism in Africa. Madam Vice Chair, the extent of suffering caused by terrorism makes an immediate and lasting support to victims essential because they require holistic and lasting care above and beyond just emergency support. In this regard, we are working to strengthen our rehabilitation programs for victims to engage in psychosocial support and reintegration so that people can rebuild their lives and participate actively in the resilience of their communities. True to our commitment, we reaffirm the need for collective action to ensure ensure recognition and reparation for all of the victims of terrorism. By way of conclusion, Senegal remains determined to work alongside everyone to eradicate terrorism in Africa and in the world. Thank you. I thank the distinguished representative of Senegal for his statement. And I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Indonesia. Indonesia, you have the floor. Thank you. Madam Vice Chair. Indonesia congratulates you and members of the Bureau on your election and thanks the Secretary General for his report as contained in the document A80177. We also align ourselves with the statements delivered on behalf of asean, the Non Aligned Movement and the OIC by the distinguished delegates of Cambodia, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Madam Vice Chair, Terrorism remains a transnational and evolving menace, borderless in reach, ruthless in method and threat to peace, security and development. Emerging technologies have turned the digital space into a force multiplier, accelerating radicalization, operational planning and illicit financing. The law must run as fast as the threat and our cooperation must run faster. Indonesia's strategy rests on three mutually reinforcing pillars. First, law and justice. Indonesia remains committed to upholding international law on counterterrorism and continuous strengthening of the legal and judicial framework. Nationally, we continue to refine our anti terrorism law and regulations, focusing on preventative justice and ensuring adherence to the rule of law and human rights principles. We intensify anti money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism measures in including through our engagement in the FATF. The 1994 Declaration on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism remains a compass for collective action. Second, prevention and resilience. Indonesia champions the soft approach to prevent the spread of terrorist ideology and counter violent extremism through community based programs that mobilize families, religious leaders, women and youth and evidence based de radicalization, rehabilitation and reintegration. From online clicks to offline cohesion. We invest in digital literacy and community resilience so that grievance is not captured by violence. Third, international cooperation and partnerships. Terrorism knows no borders. Therefore, international cooperation must be strengthened both at regional and international level. We must also further strengthen coordination through information sharing and border security capacities. Regionally, Indonesia advances ASEAN's instruments, including the ASEAN Convention on Counterterrorism and a Plan of Action to Prevent and Counter the Rise of Radicalization and Violent Extremism 20192025 through the Jakarta center for Law Enforcement Cooperation. We also provide specialized training and capacity building, reaffirming Indonesia's commitment to be a reliable partner and a regional hub of excellence for countering terrorism. Madam Vice Chair, Indonesia reaffirms its unwavering commitment to tackling the threat of terrorism in all its forms, including by resuming the discussion on the drafting of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. Indonesia also looks forward to engaging constructively in the upcoming ninth review of the Global Counterterrorism Strategy in 2026. By upholding these shared values and legal commitments, we will prevail decisively over the threat of terrorism. I thank you. I thank the distinguished representative of Indonesia for his statement. And I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Uruguay. You have the floor.
[Speaker A] [4891.610s → 4893.210s]: Senora Vila. Presidenta.
[Speaker B] [4893.850s → 5057.870s]: Madam Vice Chair, since it's the first time that I'm taking the floor, please allow me to congratulate you and the Bureau and also to wish you every success in your role. It's a real pleasure to see you representing our region. Madam Vice Chair, I would like to be brief. Uruguay strongly condemns all forms and manifestations of terrorism, and we reaffirm our commitment to fighting this scourge in strict compliance with the UN Charter and with international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law. We believe that it is a fundamental obligation of States to prevent and repress the financing of terrorist acts, recognizing that all actions of this type represent a threat to international peace and security. Our country is working constantly to strengthen its legal framework for counterterrorism, recognizing that alongside organized crime is threats to social stability, territorial integrity and the development of our nation. In July 2025, Uruguay adopted the new National Strategy to Combat Money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction through Decree 155025 that includes measures to be adopted by the different competent authorities of the Uruguayan State by March 2030. This strategy contains a detailed plan of action that establishes 22 goals with its targets and concrete actions to develop to mitigate the risks identified in different areas. These are grouped into the following institutional strengthening coordination, inter institutional cooperation, preventive measures, financing of terrorism and financing of proliferation. Furthermore, Uruguay is implementing Security Council resolutions based on the consolidated sanctions list published by the Council. By way of conclusion, we're aware that terrorism, since it's a transnational phenomenon, requires bilateral reformation, regional and international cooperation strengthened, with the United nations playing a central role. The review of the Global counterterrorism strategy for 2026 on the 20th anniversary is an opportunity for US countries to strengthen our commitments, to evaluate progress and to address pending areas. In a global context, marked by multiple crises, climate change, geopolitical tensions, etc. The fight against terrorism is becoming even more urgent and complex. Thank you very much. I thank the distinguished representative of Uruguay, says the Vice Chair. And I now give the floor to the distinguished permanent representative of South Africa. Ambassador, you have the floor.
[Speaker A] [5058.270s → 5854.960s]: Gracias. Madam Chair, like others, I wish to congratulate you and the members of your Bureau on your election. South Africa aligns with the statements delivered by Cameroon on behalf of the African Group, as well as by Iran on behalf of nam, and wish to thank the Secretary General for his report on this matter. Madam Chair, the world is facing increasingly turbulent times. We are seeing an unstable global economy, conflicts are escalating and the certainty of international law is being called into question. Such circumstances breed vulnerability, which is often exploited, and particularly so by terrorists. According to the 12th annual Global Terrorist Index, 66 countries recorded a terrorist attack. This is an increase from 58 in the previous year and represents a deterioration after nearly a decade of improvement. The genocide in Gaza is compounding instability in the Middle east and intensifying the breeding ground for terrorist activities. The increase in both Islamophobia and anti Semitism is deeply disconcerting. For South Africa. The rise in terrorism is particularly disturbing as Africa has been identified as the epicenter of terrorism and the region most affected by terrorism. South Africa itself is not immune to the threat and has worked tirelessly to address deficiencies identified in the Financial Action Task Force Mutual Evaluation Report. South Africa has taken significant steps, including through amending its own legislation and increasing its investigations and prosecutions. These concerted efforts led to the first court order relating to the freezing of terrorist related property under Section 23 of the amended Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act. While States must act individually to address the threat of terrorism, States cannot resolve the problem in isolation. It is imperative that States must cooperate with one another as well as with international, including regional and sub regional organizations. It is only through collective and collaborative actions, fully in accordance with principles of the United Nations Charter, that terrorism will be able to be combated. The importance of cooperation becomes even more sturdy when one considered the transnational nature of terrorist activities as well as the impact that developments in technology, including the use of artificial intelligence, have on terrorism. Whilst globalization and technological developments have far reaching benefits, they also come with challenges which may be exploited by terrorist groups. South Africa will be remiss if it were to ignore important shortcomings in efforts to address terrorism. While it is imperative that States should work together to address the threat that terrorism poses, it is also counterintuitive when legitimate organizations are labeled terrorists. The designation of a United nations subsidiary organ as a terrorist organization is deeply troubling and does not bode well for international cooperation to eliminate terrorism. Madam Chair in 1996, the General assembly tasked the ad hoc committee established by the 6th Committee to develop a comprehensive convention on international terrorism. Through the work of the Committee, the Assembly has thus far adopted three counterterrorism instruments. However, the development of a comprehensive convention has been on the agenda for nearly 30 years, and yet the discussion remains at an impasse. If the time is not ripe now to discuss a comprehensive convention in earnest, it is questionable whether such time will ever arrive. Chair the multifactor challenges presented by terrorism can only be appropriately addressed through a comprehensive approach. South Africa therefore supports the establishment of a working group with a view to finalizing the process on the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism as well as the convening of a high level conference under the auspices of the United Nations. In our view, this is in line with the commitment we have made in the pact of the future where we committed to redouble our efforts to address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, prevent and combat terrorism, build State's capacity to prevent and combat terrorism and strengthen the role of the United nations system. I thank you. I thank the distinguished representative of South Africa, the pr. I now give the floor to the PR of Burkina Faso. You have the floor. Madam Chair. My delegation, much like other delegations before ours, would like to thank and congratulate you on your leadership as you steer our proceedings. I am convinced that our meetings with your guidance will be constructive and fruitful. I'd also like to thank the Secretary General for his report on measures to eliminate international terrorism. Furthermore, my delegation would like to align itself with these statements delivered by Cameroon on behalf of the African Group, by the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non Aligned Movement, as well as by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation. We would now like to make the following remarks in a national capacity. Madam Chair, distinguished delegates. Burkina Faso is currently feeling the onslaught of terrorists. We therefore welcome this opportunity to partake in a debate on measures to eliminate international terrorism. The consequences of terrorism in the Sahel are both devastating and multifaceted. Hordes of barbaric criminals, sponsored armed and funded by shady forces, systematically violate international humanitarian law and fundamental human rights. In particular the right to life, to health, to education, the right to a healthy environment and the right to access public services. On the economic front, this situation means that our region has seen a loss of investment, an increase in military spending and stumbling blocks to population mobility, which acts as a break on development. Burkina Faso, under the leadership of His Excellency Captain Ibrahim Traore, President and Head of State, is doing its utmost to safeguard our territorial integrity and to restore our sovereignty. Thus, we've undertaken strategic and ambitious reforms. We have enhanced our toolkit to exercise complete control over the areas infested by these criminals and their allies. These actions have meant that we've reconquered over 72% of our territory. We've seen socio economic recovery for thousands of people who were displaced but have now gone back to their home villages. We've seen thousands of schools and health centers reopen as well. Moreover, we know full well that military action on its own is not sufficient to curb terrorism. Thus, burkino Faso has kick started projects and programs to ensure that every Burkinabe lives in conditions of dignity and can fully enjoy his and her fundamental rights. My country has also undertaken legal and institutional reforms with a view to mounting a more effective and appropriate response as regards the prevention and suppression of terrorism, with full respect for human rights. In addition, we are continuing to systematically train and continuously assess our security and defence forces and our volunteers for the defence of the Fatherland. I'm referring to training in international humanitarian law. This guarantees that on a daily basis they exhibit professional, rigorous respecting human rights at the regional and international level. Given the absence of a genuine appropriate response on the part of regional and international organizations. Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger, three countries who bore the brunt of terrorist attacks. What we've done is opted for collective defence coordinated under the auspices of the Confederation of the alliance of Sahel States. We've established and operationalized a unified force within the Confederation. This is a serious strategic step forward as we seek to combat terrorism and insecurity in our sub region. This initiative demonstrates our staunch determination that of our three countries to mount a consistent and robust response to this threat by opting for a more autonomous response that is focused on the reality and the priorities we have in the Sahel. Madam Chair, Distinguished Delegates. My country has noted that over the last few years the international community has made timid efforts and at times uneven efforts, prioritizing some to combat terrorism. Thus, our organization has established an ideal comprehensive framework to combat international terrorism, including through its resolutions, conventions and coordinated initiatives. These measures reflect the UN's commitment to address the issue of terrorism comprehensively, combining security, prevention and respect for human rights. Now, while we welcome this, we should not lose sight of the fact that despite all of the aforementioned measures, terrorism continues to ravage some corners of our world. My delegation would like to issue an appeal. We would like to call for the ninth review of the Global Counterterrorism Strategy. A review scheduled for 2026, 20 years after the strategy was launched. For that to be an opportunity to engage in self criticism without any complacency, this strategy has struggled to bear fruit, the fruit we expected of it. Because it has been by its design bogged down in international hypocrisy. The UN must at last shoulder international responsibility and ensure Member States do so. States who sponsor terrorism. We should view these states as co perpetrators of inhuman barbaric acts committed by criminals who these States are financing and equipping, sending people into mourning, destabilizing Sahel States. My country has ceaselessly protested that it is useless extolling peace here at the United nations if you then go on to fund terrorism behind the scenes. The global counterterrorism strategy must be reformed and endowed with robust mechanisms that will allow us to dry up the sources of terrorism financing and funding that's used to equip terrorists. Burkina FASSO is doing everything it can at the national level to improve our national counterterrorism to toolkit, including that to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and weapons proliferation. In accordance with international norms and standards, a national strategy and action plan were adopted in 2020 covering the period 2021, 2025. The implementation of the plan and strategy has allowed us to achieve convincing results. Madam Chair, by way of conclusion, Burkino Faso would like to commend the work undertaken by the UN Office of Counterterrorism. We call on it to establish direct and genuine dialogue with regional mechanisms who have already proven themselves in regional operational theaters such as the Confederation of the alliance of Sahel States. We'd like to reiterate that we are committed and available to work together with the international community to combat terrorism, the consequences of which undermine international peace and security. I thank you. I thank the distinguished Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso. Thank you for your statement. I now give the floor to Nigeria. I thank you.
[Speaker B] [5860.880s → 6248.390s]: Thank you very much, Madam Chair. And to you to members of the Buru for your election to preside over the 80th session. At the outset, Nigeria would like to align with the statement delivered by Cameroon on behalf of the Africa Group and to Iran on behalf of the non allied movement. Terrorism continues to destabilize societies by causing death, physical and psychological harm and by fostering fear which erodes trust and damages democratic values and institutions. Its enormous impact on the economy include the disruption of normal life, unemployment and business closures. Nigeria expresses appreciation to the United Nations Secretary General for its report in document A80177 which highlights the present grim situation and struggles with terrorism in different states and region. We welcome the eighth review of the United Nations Counterterrorism strategy and continue to encourage cooperation and commitment as we prepare to engage on the night review in the coming year. Our objective should remain to develop a strategy document that is preventive and responsive to the changing dynamics of terrorism, including new and emerging trends. Nigeria reaffirms its support for the important work of the Adult Committee in drafting the Comprehensive Commission on International Terrorism and reiterates the imperative and urgency in finalizing the pending matters. Madam Chair, as with countries across the Sahel and West Africa Nigeria continues to combat terrorism and violent extremism. Our national strategy combines military operations to safeguard our territorial integrity on the one hand, and deliberate efforts in addressing their root causes. We are investing in a military that is smart, mobile and responsible, while creating an environment where the government has the authority to reach out to those who are ready for peace and to show the possibility of recovery by devastated regions. We are also channeling resources in addressing the root causes of terrorism, including poverty, education, unemployment and religious extremism. In this regard, the Nigerian government has continued to invest in the Safe School initiative in the northeast part of Nigeria and continuing the conditional cash transfer to ameliorate the burden of the poor and vulnerable households. And Nigeria. Our government is aware that its responsibility as a sovereign nation entails working even more closely with our partners in the entire African region and beyond to follow the flow of weapons, funding and people, sometimes through non state actors that is such a feature of terrorism. Nigeria continues to collaborate with our regional partners to prevent and combat terrorism. The multinational Joint Task force involving border nations such as Cameroon, Benin, Chad and Niger remains a good example of regional collaboration in tackling terrorism. The MoT National Joint Task Force has been effective in degrading Boko Haram and other allied groups engaged in terrorist activities in the Sahel and Lake Chad. We have learned from our long experience in the struggle with terrorism and violent extremism that military tactics could win a number of battles over the months and years. But in wars that can sometimes be measured across generations, it is our values and ideas that deliver the ultimate victory. Madam Chair, the terrorist groups despise our government for its tolerance, diversity and respect for the rule of law. They seek to divide our people with a toxic rhetoric of division and hate. But our government has maintained a response that is steadfast. We believe that we have a clear choice. If we must defeat terrorism and violent extremism, we must favor civilized values over fear, vengeance and bloodshed. We must continue to enthrone concerted efforts to tackle the debilitating effect of climate change, encourage countries to toe the line of inclusive governance that should be whole of society, including the mainstreaming of youth and women. We must combat the menace of illicit financial flows which serve as a conduit for financing terrorism and other vices. We must redouble our efforts to reduce to the barest minimum the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Most importantly, all hands must be on deck to ensure that we meet the SDG's target. The Nigerian government continues to strengthen its engagement through multilateral platforms within the rule of law in order to build a consensus and support that can make the immensely difficult and dangerous tasks of combating terrorism easier. It is through this time tested approach that we are able to deny the terrorists the space they crave to fold tension and despair while promoting peace, reconciliation and victory for civilized values of a shared humanity. Following the African Union's endorsement of the outcome document of the high level African Counterterrorism Meeting held in Abuja in April 2024 co organized by Nigeria and Unutterable, our government is taking steps to implement the roadmap towards the actualization of a framework of an Africa led and Africa owned counterterrorism initiatives. Additionally, Nigeria is concerned about the growing links between terrorism and other forms of organized crimes including drug trafficking, money laundering and kidnapping for ransom. And we call for cooperation at the regional and international level to combat these crimes, including true cooperation under the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crimes and other relevant UN legal instruments. We are at a critical point, Madam Chair. International terrorism may not disappear in the foreseeable future, but we must not surrender to the axis of evil. It is our expectation that this debate will offer more concrete suggestions to address the prevailing challenges of terrorism and organized crime which are increasingly joining forces to challenge states and threaten human security worldwide. Nigeria stands ready to support all efforts to prevent and combat terrorism, including productive collaboration with all UN led mechanisms to actualize this noble objective. I thank you, Madam Chair. I thank the distinguished representative of Nigeria. And I now give the floor to the distinguished representative representative of Qatar. Sir, you have the floor.
[Speaker A] [6256.870s → 6571.650s]: Madam Chair, at the outset, congratulations on taking up the chairmanship at the 80th session of the General Assembly. Congratulations to the Bureau on their election. We wish you every success. You can rest assured that you have Qatar's support as you seek to make this session a resounding success. We'd like to thank the Secretariat for the reports and the briefings they've provided on measures to eradicate international terrorism. We support what was said by the NAAM and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Madam Chair, we reiterate our unconditional condemnation of terrorism and all that's forms, irrespective of the objective forms and manifestations it takes. We reject any attempts to associate terrorism with a specific people, religion or culture. We're of the view that confronting this scourge calls for a collective commitment that is genuine, a collective commitment to international law, respect for human rights. It also requires us to eschew selectivity and politicization. These should not be used as a pretext for violating the law or for engaging in discrimination against colonized peoples. In fact, we must guarantee the right to self determination. Qatar, drawing on its commitment to implementing the Global Counterterrorism strategy and relevant GA resolutions, is adopting a comprehensive approach, a multifaceted or multidimensional approach, bringing together national legislation, capacity building, international cooperation, regional cooperation. In fact, at the Counterterrorism week at the UN in 2023, we launched a Companion of Good Practice so so as to measure results in counterterrorism as well as to prevent violent extremism and radicalization in cooperation with the UNOCT in order to allow civil society and governments to come up with tools that they can use to combat terrorism. At the international level, we are effectively partaking in the Global Counterterrorism Forum and in fact, we'll be hosting the forum in the near future. We're also part of the global coalition to defeat isis. We support regional efforts as part of the work being done by Arab states. Turning to the United nations, we are proud to be a key partner of the UNOCT. Since 2020, we've committed to state spend $15 million every year, paying that into the trust fund to counterterrorism. Thus, we are the biggest donor, accounting for 37% of contributions. Cumulative contributions from Qatar reached $139 million at the end of last year. Thanks to this, the Office has managed to schedule long term projects and implement essential programs across all strategy pillars. In 2023, we contributed to the implementation of 40 capacity building programs which were rolled out across 177 countries and 15,000 officials. And in fact, in Doha we have a university program office. Thanks to this presence, we've strengthened our partnership with the United nations and we've become closer to the beneficiaries of these projects I mentioned. We're also working on behavioral science. Madam Chair, the latest developments have demonstrated that terrorism is a complex, ever evolving threat. Terrorist groups are trying to make the most of the cyberspace of technological developments so as to recruit more and more members. Furthermore, the dangers of biological terrorism are coming to the fore, as are the links between terrorism and transnational crime. For that reason, it's necessary to come up with more comprehensive approaches to tackling this problem, once underpinned by prevention. Behavioral Science Innovation With a view to confronting the aforementioned challenges, we believe that international efforts to eradicate terrorism require multilateral cooperation to address all dimensions of this scourge, including its root causes. With due respect for the rule of law and human rights will continue to play a key role within the framework of strategic partnerships with the United nations and its member states on capacity building. By way of conclusion, we'd like to reiterate our commitment to combating terrorism radicalization and we stand ready to continue cooperating with the United nations and regional and international partners to strengthen international peace and security. I thank you.
[Speaker B] [6575.090s → 7393.000s]: I thank the distinguished representative of Qatar for his statement. And I shall now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Nepal. Nepal, you have the floor. Madam Vice Chair. I would like to congratulate you, Mr. Chairs, you and members of the Bureau on re elections. I assure you of our delegation's full support and cooperation. Nepal aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the Non Alignment Movement. Madam Vice Chairs, Terrorism remains a grave threat to international peace, security and stability. It transcends borders, destabilizes societies and undermines development. It threatens fundamental human rights, freedom and human dignity. The global threat of terrorism has deepened in complexity and scale over time. It continues to inflict rising levels of death destruction across the globe. The surge in violent conflicts worldwide has intensified the threat of terrorism while extreme poverty, unemployment, inequality, social discriminations, injustice and extremism, among others continue to create conditions conducive to radicalizations and terrorism. Madam Vice Chairs, the impact of terrorism extends well beyond immediate destruction. It inflicts deep psychological trauma, disturbs social harmony and undermines the well being of the communities. The erosion of trust, the breakdown of cohesions and the long term destabilization of livelihoods and institutions carry profound humane development costs. Addressing the challenges requires a comprehensive approach rooted in justice, inclusions and sustained support for recovery and resilience. Madam Vice Chairs, Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Any act of terrorism is criminal and cannot be justified on any ground. Those responsible for terrorism must be held accountable. We strongly believe in peace and peace values as the pathways to progress and prosperity. We continue to advocate for a just, inclusive, democratic and rule based international order for peace to prevail, for prosperity to thrive and for terrorism to end. We do not allow our territory to be used by any terrorist groups for any regions, against any country and for any people. We have been a state party to seven international Counterterrorism instruments, joint regional Anti Terrorism initiatives and frame institutional frameworks to fulfill our legal obligations to COP terrorism. In this regard, a number of domestic laws such as Money Laundering Prevention Act, Extradition Act, Mutual Legal Assistance Act, Organized Crimes Prevention Act, Terrorism Financing Prevention Strategy and Action Plans are in force. The Anti Money Laundering and Combating Financing of terrorism National Strategy 2428 aims to prevent and combat money laundering and terrorist financing. By strengthening the national framework, Nepal maintains close cooperations with the Financial Action Task Force to prevent and disrupt the financing of terrorism. A synergistic coordination with Interpol has helped bring the culprits of terrorism and transnational crimes to book. We have aligned our counterterrorism policies and frameworks with the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy for impactful actions. We appreciate the continued support from the UN Office of Counterterrorism in framing effective global counterterrorism strategies and enhancing cooperations among member states. Madam Vice Chair, Nepal extends its full support to UN led initiatives aimed at preventing youth radicalizations and their recruitment into the hands of terrorists. We reiterate the need for implementing General assembly and Security Council resolutions, mandates and strategies focused on countering and combating terrorism. Nepal also stresses the urgency to counter the dissemination of terrorist propaganda and prevent financing and flow of material means for terrorist activities. Nepal welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Conventions against Cybercrime, recognizing its potential to curb the misuse of digital platforms and technologies for cyber attacks and online violence. Madam Vice Chairs, let me highlight a few points. First, global solidarity, partnership and coordinated responses must be strengthened, including for resource and intelligence sharing, capacity building and inter agency coordination of while fully respecting national sovereignty. Second, the international community must uphold and fulfill its legal obligation to prevent money laundering and illicit financial flows. Counterterrorism, financing and resolve conflict peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy. Mutual legal assistance and cooperation in investigation and persecutions are vital in the this aspect. Third, it is critical to foster civic and moral educations, raise awareness and promote the values of peace, social harmony and peaceful coexistence as part of counterterrorism initiative. It is also vital for us to guide youths at risk of radicalizations away from extremism and strategize to engage them in innovations, entrepreneurship and newer startups. Fourth, addressing the root causes of terrorism, poverty, unemployment, bad governance, discrimination, religious extremism and xenophobia is critical. Fundamental human rights, justice and equal opportunities must be guaranteed to all, leaving no one behind. Fifth, harnessing preventive diplomacy, including the Secretary General, good offices and enhancing cyber security infrastructure for early warning and crisis interventions yields strategic dividends. We must prevent the misuse of ICTs including artificial intelligence by non state actors for committing, inciting, recruiting, funding and planning terrorist activities. In conclusion, Madam Vice Chair, the fight against terrorism demands more than resolve. It requires unity, it requires equity and it requires sustained global cooperation. Let us build a world where peace is protected, dignity is defended and terrorism finds no place. Nepal's stands in firm Solidarity with the international community in our collective pursuit of eliminating terrorism and building a safer, more peaceful world for all. I thank you. I thank His Excellency, the Permanent Representative of Nepal for his statement. And I shall now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Oman. You have the floor. Thank you. Madam Vice Chair. Madam Vice Chair. At the outset, on behalf of the Sultanate of Oman, I wish to congratulate you upon your election as Vice Chair of the Sixth Committee. Rest assured of our full support. I align myself with the statement by the Kindred Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation as well as the statement on behalf of the Non Aligned Group. Now our statement. International capacity. Madam Chair, we are adopting a constant strategy that condemns terrorism in all of its forms, regardless of the justifications. Thanks to our commitment to the principles and the objectives of the UN Charter in terms of the maintenance of international peace and security, we have adopted measures to contribute to fighting against the danger posed by terrorism by creating a system that effectively deals with this danger on all fronts, both public and private, and also working with civil society. In this framework, we have adopted a domestic counterterrorism strategy that has a framework and methodological practices and strategies to fight against terrorism and its financing. Through the UN Counterterrorism strategy, we have acceded to different conventions incriminating violent extremism and terrorism in terms of information. We have adopted a preventive policy seeking to avoid our society having to face extremism and fanaticism from terrorism by based on principles of rapprochement and coming together by bringing together different sectors to fight against hate speech on a domestic level and by adopting a policy of positive neutrality when dealing with information, especially data on the conflicts in different countries in the region by avoiding exaggeration because what is happening in those countries is a domestic affair. Madam Vice Chair, the Sultanate of Oman believes that the fight against terrorism begins by dealing with sentiments of injustice in society. And that's why we call upon the international community to put an end to political conflicts and wars. We believe that the continuation of these wars risks exacerbating extremist thought among fanaticists. And that's why we call upon reminding people of what is sacred. And we express the fact that we are interested in avoiding military escalation in the region and the potential grave repercussions. We insist on restraint to spare the people of our region from the scourge of war. We condemn the Israeli aggression against many Arab countries. These are irresponsible policies that do not recognize international law. We condemn the genocide of the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian population on the Gaza Strip. And we reject Israel continuing to ignore resolutions of international law and to withdraw from occupied Palestinian and Arab territories. Oman, based on its positions of principle and its constant positions, calls for upholding regional peace and stability and international peace and stability and attacks against the sovereignty of states. We reiterate our cooperation with the kindred state of Qatar and our support for its measures that it is taking to preserve its security and its sovereignty on its territory. We condemn also Israel's aggression against the Qatar on the 9th of September and we condemn Israel's attacks on Iran, Lebanon and Syria. We call for sanctions to be placed on Israel due to their scandalous violations of international law. We draw your attention to the fact that this occupation that has lasted for more than seven decades and is the main cause of violence in the region. And we call for all measures to be adopted to ensure the right of a people to benefit from stability and the desired results. We recall the willingness of the international community to ensure that the Palestinian people can benefit from a state within pre1967 borders. By way of conclusion, we recall that international terrorism is a scourge that we can only deal with through constructive cooperation and through a comprehensive concept that eradicates the justifications used by terrorist groups to continue these actions. And that's why it's necessary to put an end to political crises without being selective. And we call for respect in the values of tolerance and coexistence, to tackle hate speech and extremism, and particularly to boost capacities in terms of the electronic and biological wars and against the use of drones. Thank you very much. I thank the distinguished representative of Oman for his statement. Now I give the floor to the distinguished delegate of El Salvador.
[Speaker A] [7394.760s → 7395.880s]: Muchas gracias.
[Speaker B] [7397.640s → 8481.000s]: Thank you. Madam Vice Chair. At the outset, before I begin my statement, please allow me to express a heartfelt congratulations to you upon your appointment. It's a real point of pride for us to see you leading this meeting and you benefit from our full support in your endeavours on this agenda item. The Republic of El Salvador expresses its absolute condemnation of terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations, given that it is a direct threat to international peace and security. All terrorist acts, regardless of the motivation for them, are unjustifiable wherever they happen, whenever they happen, and regardless of who is committing them. That's why we reiterate the need to strengthen international cooperation as well as mutual legal assistance in order to prevent, investigate, try and punish acts of terrorism as well as any illicit conduct linked to the commission of these acts, in particular when it comes to the fight against the financing of terrorism, and all of this in line with the domestic legislation of Member States and applicable international law. In this regard, we recognize that the ultimate responsibility lies with Member States and with their domestic institutions when it comes to the prevention of terrorism and counterterrorism. Given the above, our country has made important steps forward to strengthen its institutional capacities and to bolster our domestic legal framework in order to promote the implementation of good practices for counterterrorism. Among the measures adopted, we can highlight first of all the adoption of the Special Law against Acts of Terrorism and its resulting reforms. The most recent ones were adopted by a legislative decree on 9 January 2024 and they are based on resolutions stemming from the UN Security Council, in particular resolutions 1267 and 1373 that call upon Member States to adopt specific measures to combat terrorism and its financing. What's more, in 2023 an important update was made to the instructions for the prevention, detection and control of money laundering and laundering of assets, the financing of terrorism and financing of weapons of mass destruction by the Financial Investigation Unit of the Attorney General's Office of the Republic that enabled us to bolster regulation against relatively new sectors and established measures, due diligence measures that the targets of this legislation must adopt vis a vis their clients that has enabled us to better control activities that involve the use of electronic money and cash. Madam Vice Chair, my country, based on international commitments made and thanks to cooperation with international bodies such as the Gafilat Action Group, has created an inter Institutional Committee for the prevention of money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the financing of of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction that works as an advisory body and coordination body in our country for the design and proposition of policies and activities focused on prevention, detection, control and combating of said conduct that affects us. The importance of prevention is something that my country has taken very seriously and through the Financial Investigation Unit, a training program was developed focusing on the prevention, control and detection of money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction that has resulted in the training of 6,775 individuals over 2024 and the first six months of 2025 covering different actors in our society such as the financial system and designated non financial professional activities. Madam Vice Chair, it's also important to look at the new modalities that criminal and terrorist groups use to operate and the resulting use of ICTs in response to this, on 14 November 2024. The El Salvador Legislative assembly adopted the Salvador Cybersecurity and Information Law that entered into Force on 29 November that same year. Said act is a legal tool created to protect digital infrastructure and systems of the public administration of the government, as well as to strengthen national security and to foster international cooperation in the fight against cyber threats. In this framework, the State of El Salvador has adopted a robust legal and operational operative rather frameworks to combat terrorism, money laundering, cybercrime and the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. These measures seek to safeguard national security and our economic stability and are fully in line with international standards. As has been a tradition of this delegation when it comes to dealing with this agenda item, El Salvador reiterates its commitment to the implementation of resolutions, legal instruments and international measures adopted to prevent and to eradicate terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations. Our country will continue with its strengthening of our legal, institutional and operational capacities in order to contribute from our national position and based on our national priorities to the global fight against terrorism and its link to transnational organized crime. Thank you very much. I thank the distinguished delegate of El Salvador for her statement and I now give the floor to the distinguished delegate of Cote d'. Ivoire. Sir, you have the floor. Merci, Madame la Presidente. Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, on behalf of my delegation, I would like to congratulate you on the wonderful conduct of the work of the sixth committee at this 80th session of the General Assembly. I thank the Secretary General for his report from 15 July 2025 on the practices of Member States in the process of combating terrorism. Cote d' Ivoire aligns itself with the statements of the African Group, the Non Aligned Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and would like to make the following observations in our national capacity. Madam Chair, Terrorism remains one of the most worrying, most lethal scourges on the African continent. The West Africa region alone accounts for more than half of the lost human lives linked to this phenomenon, with many and disastrous consequences. Cote d' Ivoire is particularly exposed to this due to its porous borders, which cause sporadic incursions of terrorists and mass uncontrolled population movements. For that reason, my country has taken several measures to protect its population from the devastating effect of this scourge. Madam Chair, as a country that is party to international and regional UN conventions, as well as conventions of the African Union and ecowas, Cote d' Ivoire has adopted a National Law on Counter Terror Terrorism as well as a special investigation, prosecution and counterterrorism cell since 2016, and also a cross border and international cooperation mechanism. Thus, it participates as well in UN peacekeeping operations and programs to combat the displacement caused by terrorists. With the opening in 2021 of the International Counterterrorism Academy in Abidjan, the strengthening of national security, security provisions and border monitoring, my government, with all of these things, has made prevention a mark of honour with the aim of cutting off the sources that feed terrorism. And in this regard, socioeconomic integration programs for young people, particularly in the most vulnerable regions, have been set up to reduce poverty, promote social cohesion and limit recruitment by terrorist groups. Other prevention mechanisms initiated by my government concern the fight against the financing of terrorism with the adoption of texts related to freezing the efforts of physical persons and legal entities suspected of having links with terrorist groups, as well as heightened control over financial flows by banks and financial institutions, and cooperation with the ECOWAS Task Force against Money Laundering. Madam Chair, because of its geographical proximity to some Sahel countries, Cote d', Ivoire, in a spirit of regional solidarity, has hosted more than 80,000 refugees fleeing terrorist violence between 2023 and 2025. In this regard, my country is involved in many initiatives, such as the Gulf of Guinea Joint Response Bridge Plan in partnership with the wfp, unicef, UNHCR and the iom, as well as the ACRA Initiative to Prevent Terrorist Acts. What's more, my government remains favorable to a draft General Convention on Counterterrorism under the auspices of the United Nations. Madam Chair, my delegation once again would like to call for greater solidarity and engagement by the international community for the financing of peace operations initiated by African states and to build confidence and cooperation among counterterrorism actors. Cote d' Ivoire lastly calls for support for the accelerated implementation of the 2030 Agenda for the SDGs and the 2063 Agenda to improve the living conditions of populations, to stem the environmental crisis and and to strengthen the empowerment of young people and women, because poverty and despair are the paths that lead to all of these ills. Thank you. I thank His Excellency, the distinguished Permanent Representative of Cote d' Ivoire for his statement. And I now give the floor to the distinguished delegate of Congo. Sir, you have the floor. Madame la Presidente, Madam Vice Chair, my delegation and myself congratulate you for the quality of your leadership, and we reassure you of our full support in your new role. The Republic of Congo aligns itself with a statement made by the Republic of Cameroon on behalf of the African group, as well as with the statement made by the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non Aligned Movement. The following comments are in our national capacity. Madam Vice Chair, as we are all seeing, terrorism continues to constitute a major threat to international peace and security. We in this regard welcome the Secretary General's report AAT177. Terrorism is still being aggravated by an international context marked by profound fragmentation, economic vulnerabilities and an entrenching of social inequalities. Groups such as Daesh, Al Qaeda and their affiliates remain the most significant threat in particular on the African continent where they are spreading in West Africa as well as in Central and Southern Africa. We must therefore continue our efforts in order to respond to this scourge in a context where only joint and concerted solutions are able to stamp out this scourge that tends to spread uncontrollably. Please allow me to mention some of the things at stake. The first issue is awareness raising when it comes to the terrorism eradication framework that can only be addressed through dialogue, the respect for human rights and the rule of law. The second is training and jobs for youth. That is an effective tool that can enable us to strengthen resilience to violent extremism. In this regard, we welcome the resolution adopted by the General assembly that established 12 February as International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extension extremism that may lead to terrorism. In the same vein, tackling all forms of discrimination and hate speech can contribute to strengthening resilience to extremist ideologies and foster a commitment to peace and non violence. The third issue is the means to do this. The threat of terrorism in Africa targets our region, but also international peace and security as a whole. In Africa, the situation remains concerning given the considerable and harmful impacts on the overall situation of our continent. More than ever today, we need to silence the weapons in order to achieve the shared vision of a peaceful Africa. Madam Vice Chair, in a context where our states face a grave economic and financial crisis, the mobilization of financing for peacekeeping operations is crucial. My delegation therefore calls for the viable and long lasting mobilization of funds on the basis of the common position adopted in Addis Ababa. And the fourth challenge final is that we call for a truly multilateral approach. United nations institutions are essential in this regard. In order to be fully effective, our fight against terrorism must be part of a global response that must include joint initiatives for development. We're referring to socioeconomic factors that contribute to the to terrorist recruitment. And it's necessary to respond to the fundamental challenges of climate change, the links between terrorism and the trafficking of resources and all crimes against the environment. It's necessary to fight against terrorist propaganda being spread on the Internet, founded based on misinformation, because this specifically targets youth. For its part, Congo has not stood by the wayside of collective efforts on a domestic level. We have national coordination for counterterrorism, including fighting corruption, the fight against money laundering. These are all part of our efforts. And this also includes transnational crime and all other parts of our strategy to fight against illegal and criminal activities, including transnational crime. We have ratified several instruments, including the African Union Instrument for the Elimination of Mercenaries in Africa on the Fight Against Terrorism and the Convention on the Protection and Repression of Crimes Against Persons Benefiting from National Protection, including diplomatic agents. By way of conclusion, Madam Vice Chair. In a context of growing economic uncertainty being exacerbated by the lasting effects of the COVID 19 pandemic and the global threat posed by all terrorist organizations and their regional branches being aggravated by the concerning trend of terrorism based on intolerance and racism and crimes targeting victims based on their religion or their beliefs, global solidarity is something that must absolutely be upheld. The Republic of Congo is resolute in its determination to eradicate terrorism the world over. And we also stand ready to support the systematic, operational and strategic partnerships between the United nations and the African Union in order to promote peace, justice, multilateralism for the good of humanity. The Abuja Process for Counterterrorism. The formalization and implementation of a Convention for International Counterterrorism. Thank you very much for your kind attention.
[Speaker A] [8482.680s → 8483.960s]: Muchisima gracias.
[Speaker B] [8485.000s → 8493.480s]: Thank you very much to the distinguished delegate of Congo for your statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished delegate of Jordan. You have the floor.
[Speaker A] [8498.530s → 8869.400s]: Allow me at the outset, Madam Vice Chair, to congratulate you and members of the Bureau on your election to chair the sixth committee in the 80th session of the General Assembly. We would like to join the statements given on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non Aligned Movement. And we would like to give the following statement in our national capacity. Madam Vice Chair, Jordan would like to emphasize that it is at the forefront of States seeking to combat terrorism and extremism through an integrated national approach that combines legislative, intellectual, security and military dimensions. We believe that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations represents a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law and a clear violation of human rights, chief among which is the right to life. Jordan has rejected and continues to categorically reject any attempts to link terrorism to a specific religion or culture or ethnicity. We also emphasize the necessity of its not being used as a pretext to interfere in States internal affairs. With this perspective in mind, Jordan has launched leading initiatives such as the Message of Oman, the Word Equality and the Week of Interfaith Harmony in order to deepen the shared values of tolerance and moderation. Madam Vice Chair we emphasize the necessity of having a clear distinction between terrorism and the legitimate struggle of peoples under foreign occupation, as is the case for the Palestinian people. The Palestinian people's resistance is a part and parcel of their inherent right to self determination in accordance with the UN Charter and international law and we hold Israel fully responsible for the committees for the crimes committed in Gaza and the grave violations carried out in the occupied Palestinian territories. Madam Vice Chair on the practical level, Jordan is continuing its efforts to enhance regional and international cooperation within the UN framework. Amman has hosted a meeting for states neighboring Syria which has included each of Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey wherein a practical mechanism or practical mechanisms rather for counterterrorism cooperation with were considered, along with mechanisms to combat trafficking of drugs and weapons and other joint challenges. The meeting also culminated in launching a joint operation center for Coordination and Cooperation in Fighting ISIL to support regional and international efforts already in progress and within the framework of continuous Jordanian efforts. We have launched the the Al Aqaba process, which was launched in 2015 to enhance military and security cooperation and coordination and information and expertise exchange among regional and international parties. Successive meetings have tackled highly important regional subjects such as monitoring Internet content, extremist rhetoric, border control, countering trafficking, irregular migration and the implications of wars and conflicts on the region's security and stability. Within this context, the first meeting of the Al Aqaba Process for the year was held in June in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, in partnership between Jordan and Bulgaria and with participation of a number of states where participants shared opportunity shared perspectives on a number of issues, including the coordination of intelligence and combating terrorism and violent extremism and dealing with the challenges of irregular migration and online radicalization in the Baltic region and Southeast Europe. As for the second meeting of the Al Aqaba process for the year, it will be held in the middle of this month in the the capital of Italy Rome, in cooperation with the Italian government with the participation of a number of active states in the field and this will be dedicated to finding ways to combat terrorism in West Africa in light of the increasing threats that this region is facing. We have also hosted in September an ad hoc international conference on the dangers of the use of drones in smuggling and terrorist operations, where the need for joint technical and legislative criteria to face this increasing threat was Emphasized. In addition to that, we continue close cooperation with the analytical Support and sanctions monitoring team for ISIL and Al Qaeda, which contributes to providing accurate information on emerging threats to the international community. Jordanian security apparatus was also able, including in 2025, to foil numerous terrorist attempts within the Kingdom. And through international cooperation and security cooperation with friendly and fraternal states, we were able to prevent outside attacks. We are also committed to not allowing our territories or asylum systems to be exploited by individuals or groups involved in terrorism. In conclusion, we emphasize our support for the efforts of a working group aiming to reach an agreement within the Committee on the Adoption of a comprehensive counterterrorism convention that would be a cornerstone of the criminalization of international terrorism in accordance with a specific definition and without any politicization. And we emphasize that the terms of the Convention should not lead to the criminalization of legitimate acts affirmed by the international law and international humanitarian law, especially self determination. Thank you much. Gracias.
[Speaker B] [8870.280s → 9306.190s]: Thank you very much. To the distinguished delegate of Jordan for your statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished delegate of Togo. Sir, you have the floor. Mercy. Mercy. Madam La. Please don't. Thank you very much. Madam Vice Chair, since this is the first time we're taking the floor at this 80th session. To start with, I wish to extend to you and all of the other members of the Bureau a heartfelt congratulations upon your elections and I assure you of the full support of the Tokeli's delegation in your work throughout this session. My dedication notes for satisfaction the substantial report of the Secretary General contained in document A80177. My delegation fully aligns itself with the statements made by the delegate of Cameroon. On behalf of the Group of African States and in our national capacity, we wish to make a few comments on this crucial issue. Madam Vice Chair, the delegation of Togo reaffirms its firm and unequivocal condemnation of all forms and manifestations of terrorism, whoever the perpetrators. 1 Whatever their motivations or justifications, terrorism is a grave and persistent threat to international peace and security, to the respect of human rights and to the sustainable development of peoples. The Togolese Republic unreservedly condemns terrorist acts where states are directly or indirectly involved. All states must condemn any political, diplomatic, moral or material support provided to terrorism and refrain from such support and ensure that no perpetrator, organizer or facilitator of terrorist acts is able to abuse refugee status or any other legal status in the West African region. Many countries face a growing terrorist threat. This threat that we're now seeing in Togo is part of a security dynamic we're seeing across the sub region. Since November 2021, my country has been facing an increase in insecurity due to armed terrorist groups operating from the central Sahel and engaging in incursions in the southern part of our territory along the border with Burkina Faso and Benin, the northern part. Rather, our border communities that used to be peaceful today face repeated attacks leading to a loss of human lives and forced displacement and destruction of their livelihoods. Madam Vice Chair, aware of the extent of this challenge, Togo has engaged in significant efforts to strengthen our national prevention capacities and counter terrorism efforts through structural reforms. On an institutional, security and socio economic level, as underscored in the Secretary General's report submitted to our committee, the Togolese government has implemented several measures to prevent and combat not only terrorism, but also the things that lead to it indoctrination, radicalization and violent extremism. These measures are part of a multidimensional approach and a holistic approach seeking to bring lasting responses to these scourges. The efforts undertaken by the Togolese government, articulated with the regional and international dynamics in this regard, deal with, inter alia, the strengthening of security and border provisions, the adoption of national legal frameworks that are in line with international instruments, development of prevention strategies focused on youth and education and enhanced cooperation with neighbouring countries, in particular within ECOWAS and the African Union. When it comes to strengthening the legal and institutional framework, Togo has adapted its legislative arsenal to prevent and to repress terrorism and related acts, especially the financing of terrorism, recruitment and training. The new criminal code of Togo clearly defines the crimes that constitute terrorist acts. At the same time, institutional capacities have been strengthened through the creation of specialized bodies such as the National Unit for the Management of Financial Information. On an operational level, the overhaul of the defence and security forces led in September 2018 to the creation of the anti terrorist military Operation Khundware that is geared towards fighting against the infiltrations of armed terrorist groups. The redeployment of security forces that started in 2023 and has been effective since 2024 has enabled us to bring together the security services providing an enhanced presence of the state through the setting up of police, a police office and a gendarmerie brigade in each of the 117 communes of the country. We are also part of different international and regional conventions, in particular the AU Convention on the Prevention and Fight Against Terrorism. On a sub regional level, we we are working to implement ECOWAS instruments, in particular the Political Declaration on a Common Position on Terrorism and the Counterterrorism Strategy and its Plan of Action. My country is also participating in several regional mechanisms that seek to fight against cross border criminality such as the ACCRA Initiative and police cooperation networks AFRIPOL, Interpol, SIPO, APHIS and the 1247 system. Madam Vice Chair, my delegation wishes to express the Government of Togo's gratitude to all of its partners in counterterrorism, in particular the Counterterrorism Bureau, for the assistance provided to programs on the protection of vulnerable targets, zone drone systems and anti terrorist investigations and units. We also welcome the support of development partners in the implementation of projects as part of the Emergency Program. While calling for a constant strengthening of regional partnerships, the Togolese delegation launches an appeal for enhanced solidarity from the international community in order to improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations and their access to basic social services. Finally, we reaffirm our support to the central role of the UN in the coordination of international efforts against terrorism and we applaud the work of the Global Strategy of the UN and the United Nations Counterterrorism Office. Thank you. I thank the distinguished delegate of Togo for his statement and I now give the floor to the distinguished Permanent Representative of Singapore. Thank you.
[Speaker A] [9308.920s → 9501.820s]: Thank you, Madam Vice Chair. At the outset, let me express Singapore's appreciation for the smooth conduct of the work of the Sixth Committee. Please be assured of our full support to you, to the Chair and the Bureau members during this session. We also wish to thank the Secretary General for his report. Terrorism presents a serious threat to international peace and security. The ever shifting global terrorism landscape presents complex challenges that require the unstinting effort of the entire international community at the domestic, regional and international levels. Singapore is strongly committed to the global fight against terrorism. We are party to 15 international counterterrorism agreements and continue to firmly support the the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy and the ongoing efforts of the General assembly in regularly implementing and updating the strategy. Singapore also continues to host the Counterterrorism Information Facility, which works closely with partner countries in enhancing information exchange at the operational level to combat transnational terrorism and strengthen regional peace and security. As President of the Financial Action task Force from 2022 to 2024, Singapore also led efforts to respond to emerging risks, including the exploitation of crowdfunding platforms for terrorism financing. Public vigilance is critical to our domestic efforts to combat the threat of terrorism. Singapore's 2025 Terrorism Threat Assessment keeps the Singaporean public apprised of both the nature and degree of the terrorism threat within our country. It also reiterates the importance of reporting early signs of radicalisation and suspicious activities to the authorities. It also encourages the public to learn more about the active role they can play in safeguarding Singapore from terrorism and extremism. We periodically update our National Strategy for Countering the Financing of Terrorism and the Terrorism Financing National Risk Assessment which reflects our continued commitment to countering terrorism financing threats and to maintaining a robust and up to date framework in this regard. Madam President, last year the General assembly recommended that this Committee establish a working group this session with a view to finalising the process on the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism as well as discussions on the question of convening a high level conference under the auspices of the United Nations. Allow me to take this opportunity to congratulate Ambassador Jayantha Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka on his election as Chair of this very important working group. We look forward to working closely with other delegations and under his leadership so that this working group may achieve a consensual outcome on these important matters. I thank you for your attention.
[Speaker B] [9508.220s → 9518.860s]: I thank the distinguished DPR of Singapore for her statement and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Nicaragua. Nicaragua, you have the floor.
[Speaker A] [9519.100s → 9520.060s]: Senora President.
[Speaker B] [9523.300s → 9805.220s]: Madam Vice Chair. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to you and the members of the Bureau upon your well developed elections and you can certainly count on the support of Nicaragua during the work of the Sixth Committee. Our delegation wishes to align itself with the statement made by the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non Aligned Movement and by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Group of Friends. In defense of the UN Charter, Nicaragua reiterates its firm condemnation of terrorism in all of its forms of manifestations, including state terrorism, that our people in government have been and are still victim to. We denounce the double standards of imperialist and neo colonialist countries who through their interferences into the internal affairs of States, are promoting state terrorism and destabilizing actions to try and unseat legitimate governments in our developing countries. 37 years ago, in an historic milestone for our people and the world, the International Court of Justice handed down a ruling condemning the United States for state terrorism. Nicaragua continues to demand that the United States abide by this ruling of 27 June 1986, including the legal obligation to pay reparations mandated in this ruling. Madam Vice Chair, Nicaragua expresses its solidarity once again to the heroic people of Palestine as well as to Lebanon, Qatar, Yemen and Iran who are victims of recent Zionist attacks and the whole of the great Arab world who today are living in horror, brutality and savagery. And continue to fall victim to the impunity of state terrorism by Israel and its allies. We call out and condemn the forms of state terrorism and threats against the Venezuelan people and the legitimate government of our brother President Nicolas Maduro Moros. And we call for the respect of the sovereignty of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. We condemn the insecurity and the illicit use of dishonest pre taxes and false accusations by the United States that are just more interference and threats and more invasions and justifications for more invasions and occupations. We condemn the absurd manipulations with false accusations on the pretext of drug trafficking which is a scourge and a trade of rich countries, really a business of rich countries where there are millions of consumers and these powers are feeding poverty, more production and the trade in these substances trafficking misery. Nicaragua rejects the inclusion of Cuba on the list of state sponsored international terrorism that seeks to justify the criminal embargo. Because Cuba is recognized for its solidarity and its cooperation in health and humanitarian assistance. We firmly support Convention on Terrorism and call upon all members to show flexibility to achieve this vital legal framework and to adopt this convention. We thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov for his leadership who has just ended his successful mandate has actually for the Office of Counterterrorism of the un. Nicaragua reaffirms its support to the Initiative for Global Security presented by President xi Jinping in 2022 of the PLC to promote global peace and stability. Madam Vice Chair, the illegal, unilateral coercive measures are a true genocide against our peoples and they must end immediately. These measures, in addition to being against international law, are a grave obstacle to being able to access the resources required to combat terrorism. We call for an immediate halt to all of these sanctions and aggressions. Chair. In our region, Nicaragua remains an important factor of stability, peace and security and has also been a war that has been able to contain the scourge of drug trafficking, organized crime and terrorism. Supported by our family model and our community model that strengthens this peace, Nicaragua reaffirms its profound condemnation of all territory terrorist acts in all of their forms of manifestations and reiterate our commitment to continuing to act against this scourge pursuant to the principles and purposes of the UN Charter and in full compliance with international law. Thank you very much. The Chair thanks the distinguished delegate of Nicaragua for her statement and gives the floor to the distinguished delegate of Turkey. You have the floor.
[Speaker A] [9805.220s → 10136.780s]: Thank you, Madam Chair. I'm honored to take the floor on behalf of Turkey. At the outset, allow me to congratulate you and your bureau on your election, I would like to assure you of Turkey's full cooperation and support during your tenure. For many decades, Turkey has lived under the persistent menace of terrorism. It's not only a threat to peace and security, but also a blatant violation of human rights, depriving people of their fundamental freedoms. Terrorism must be countered without exception, regardless of the ideology or pretext behind it. In this fight, coherent and coordinated international cooperation is necessary. With this understanding, Turkey collaborates with partners bilaterally and multilaterally at local, regional and global levels, being at the forefront to raise the awareness of the international community of the threat of terrorism. At the same time, we stress that counterterrorism measures must fully comply with the international law of human rights obligations. The rights and dignity of victims of terrorism must also be at the heart of our efforts. Excellencies, distinguished representatives, we are witnessing varying geographical shifts in terrorism. The epicenter of radical terrorism have shifted increasingly from the Middle east to North Africa to sub Saharan Africa, particularly the Sahel. Daesh is attempting to intensify its efforts to bolster local cells, particularly in Afghanistan and Africa, while using digital platforms to radicalize individuals, recruit followers and enhance their capacity to carry out attacks. On the other hand, we are also witnessing an attempt for a resurgence in Syrian Iraqi territories. According to the SG report, an estimated 3,000 Daesh militants are operating in these territories seeking to reinfiltrate urban areas from the desert. The brutal attack on the Mar Elius charge in Damascus earlier this year illustrates the fragility of the security situation in Syria. We underlined that the Syrian government must be supported in its first fight against terrorism to avoid Daesh further regeneration. Turkey has scaled up her capacity building efforts in the field of security through training and consultancy. Given that the country remains vulnerable to Daesh and other terrorist organizations, any political discussions that might hinder the unity and territorial integrity of Syria will benefit Daesh and other terrorist organizations. Madam Chair Turkey is a committed member of the Global Coalition against Daesh, contributing to both its military and civilian efforts on the ground. Our determined actions have neutralized over 4,500 Daesh members, including its leader Abu Hussein Al Qurashi. We are also glad to co chair the Terrorist Terror Working Group of the Coalition. We attach particular importance to preventing the movement of foreign terrorist funds fighters. Hence, Turkey has taken the necessary measures to close its borders to FTV travel in line with the UNSC Resolution 2178 2014. However, defeating Daesh permanently requires addressing the situation of FTVs and their dependence surrounded in camps in the northeast of Syria. We need more international cooperation for their repatriation to the countries of origin. In this context, we should also prevent a pkk, pyd, ypg, CDF which has a symbiotic relationship with Daesh, from feeding of it. Therefore, the pkk, pyd, ypg, CDF should immediately be excluded from the management of the camps. Madam Chair, Turkey has also had to deal with another terrorist organization, the feto, which attempted a coup d' etaturic infiltrating interstate security structures and judiciary. This terrorist organization is involved in many crimes including tax evasion, drug trafficking, money laundering and unauthorized disclosure of classified government documents. We are ready to work with our partners and colleagues to eradicate this new age terrorist network. Madam Chair, Turkey views the rise of far right violent extremism and Islamophobia with concern and beliefs that the provocative acts in Europe, such as burning of the Holy Quran, which are defined as religious hatred and violation of international law by recent the un, HRC and UN General assembly resolution, only threaten the narratives of terrorists and violent extremists. Madam Chair and the distinguished representatives, Let me conclude by reaffirming Turkey's unwavering commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. While upholding the rule of law, protecting human rights and safeguarding the dignity of victims, we will continue to work hand in hand with the international community to bring terrorists to justice, prevent them from harming civilians and ensure peace and security for all. Thank you.
[Speaker B] [10141.100s → 10149.580s]: I thank the distinguished representative of Turkey for her statement. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Vietnam. You have the floor.
[Speaker A] [10154.380s → 10463.210s]: Madam Chairperson. I wish to join other colleagues in congratulating you on and the distinguished members of the Bureau on the elections. I am confident that under the able leadership, the Sixth Committee will achieve productive outcomes during these sessions. Vietnam Ally itself with a statement delivered on behalf of the Non Aligned Movement and asean. Madam Chairperson, despite the concerted effort of the international community, terrorism continues to pose a great threat to international peace and security. Its root causes, including poverty, political, economic and social disparities, remain unresolved, while new challenges have emerged from the misuse of the emerging technology, cyberspace and transnational financial networks. In this context, allow me to share the following points. First, Vietnam unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its form and manifestations. Regardless of motivations. No cause, religions or ethnic identities can ever justify acts of terror or their associations without counterterrorism measures. All perpetrators must be duly prosecuted in accordance with international law and national legislation. Second, all counter terrorism measures must fully comply with the UN Charter, international law and international humanitarian and human rights law. We stress the sovereign rights and responsibilities of all set prevent and suppress acts of terrorism within their jurisdictions while avoiding politicizations and respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. Third, to eradicate terrorism and violent extremism, we must address their root causes. Strengthening community resilience through partners poverty reductions, inclusive and sustainable development and national unity is essential to prevent radicalizations. Fourth, an effective response to international terrorism also require coordinated actions at the national, regional and global levels. In these connections, Vietnam support ongoing discussion on the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism and the convening of a high level UN Conference to advance the discussion. We also support the effort to streamline the UN Counter terrorism architectures for greater coherence and effectiveness. Madam Chairperson, Vietnam remains fully committed to implementing the UN Counter terrorism strategy and to fulfilling its international obligations in this regard. At the national level, we have strengthened our legal and institutional frameworks, including through the National Action Plan on Anti Money Laundering, countering the Financing of Terrorism and weapons proliferations. In line with the UN and FATF standards, we have improved asset freezing mechanism, interagency coordinations and cyber governance to curve online extremist activities at the regional and international levels. Vietnam is party to the 13th of the 19th UN Convention on Counterterrorism and actively contribute to initiatives under the asean, unodc, UNOCC and INTERPOL frameworks. We have co organized with UNODCUL workshops on countering terrorist financing and the misused virtual assets. We also joined regional networks on preventing violent extremism and strengthen cooperations in law enforcement with partners through new bilateral and through joint exercises. Notably, this October, Vietnam will host the signing. This October, Vietnam will host the second signing ceremony of the UN Convention on Cybercrime, the Hanoi Conventions to promote its early entry into force and to advance global corporations against the misuse of Internet for criminal purposes, including terrorist activity. In conclusion, Vietnam reaffirms its unwavering commitment to working with all UN Member States, relevant agency organizations and stakeholders to promote a comprehensive, balanced and new based, law based approach to counter terrorism. I thank you, Madam Chairperson.
[Speaker B] [10468.330s → 10867.920s]: I thank the distinguished delegate from Vietnam for their statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Guatemala. You have the floor. Senora President, Madam Chair. First of all, allow me to congratulate you and the members of the Bureau upon your election to this session. My delegation aligns itself with the statement by the Islamic Republic of Iran. On behalf of the Non Aligned Movement and in our national capacity, we would like to make some additional comments. Guatemala takes note of the report of the Secretary General on measures to Eliminate international terrorism. This report compiles valuable data about the implementation of multilateral, regional and bilateral agreements in this area. Terrorist acts are contrary to the principles and purposes of the UN Charter because they represent a grave threat to international peace and security, human rights, democratic stability and, in general, the development of countries. Madam Chair Guatemala enjoys a privileged geographical location with access to the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean. Regrettably, this same location is conducive to the development of of transnational organized crime activities such as narcotics activities, smuggling, the illicit trade in arms and trafficking in human beings. All of these activities are closely linked to terrorism. Combating terrorism and its financing is reflected in two ways. Firstly, perfecting the legal framework and secondly, regional coordination to combat transnational criminal groups. At the legislative level, the President of the Republic presented to Congress the initiative of a comprehensive law against money laundering and the laundering of other assets and the financing of terrorism. This aims to harmonize the normative framework on money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This initiative aims to strengthen the existing legislation in accordance with international standards from the Financial Action Task Force and various international agreements that Guatemala is party to. It also aims to ensure the effective implementation of resolutions on terrorism adopted by the United nations soon. Security Council at the regional level, Guatemala, together with its neighbors, has promoted initiatives and policies to combat violent hierarchical structures with regional links which have an ability to cause transnational harm. By way of an example, 25 people were detained this year with a view towards extradition. Those persons represented a common threat to the security of various countries. Madam Chair, as regards the implementation of Security Council resolutions, Guatemala aims to act rapidly and effectively in implementing measures that impose sanctions upon groups and individuals that are involved in terrorism and thus promotes transnational cooperation. At the same time, my delegation would highlight the role of the Inter American Counterterrorism Committee as a driver of cooperation by the Member States of the Organization of American States when it comes to the prevention, combating and elimination of terrorist acts and activities in the Americas. In particular, we highlight its support for strengthening national capacities in the area of cybersecurity and border security. Guatemala values the harmonization and coordination of efforts between the United nations system and the inter American system. This has made it possible, for example, to strengthen the role of the Organization of American States. As the Regional Coordinator for Security Council Resolution 1540, we reiterate the importance of continuing to strengthen cooperation mechanisms between the United nations system and the Organization of American States. Madam Chair, Guatemala reiterates the link that exists between transnational organized crime and terrorism. Specifically because both promote the illicit use of financial assets for pernicious purposes. My delegation would underscore how delicate a task it is to designate groups and or individuals as terrorists. Such a designation should be carried out carefully and in line with applicable international standards, thus avoiding any abuse of this or avoiding it being used to unjustifiably suppress human rights. Guatemala recognizes the need to adopt rapid and effective measures to eliminate international terrorism strictly in accordance with international humanitarian law, international human rights law and refugee law. In this regard, we welcome the contributions from the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, particularly the best practice guides on terrorist listings and on safeguarding human rights in the context of administrative measures of prevention. Lastly, we are grateful for the support of the United nations and our key allies in combating transnational crime, especially in the area of drug trafficking and the trafficking of human beings. In a world in which criminal organizations operate as true crime multinationals, international cooperation is a cross cutting necessity. Thank you very much. I thank the distinguished delegate of Guatemala for his statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished represent Permanent Representative of China. You have the floor, Ambassador. Chair.
[Speaker A] [10870.000s → 10870.400s]: Chair.
[Speaker B] [10870.480s → 11655.830s]: Chair. I welcome you presiding over today's meeting. The Trans delegation looks forward to working with you, the Bureau and all delegations to ensure the success of this Committee's work during the 80th session of the General Assembly. Chair. Terrorism is a common enemy of humanity. At present, the international community is being rocked by increasing turbulence, with conflicts and wars erupting and persisting in various parts of the world. Terrorist activities are spreading and escalating, and the threat of terrorism is resurging globally. The international counterterrorism situation is now more challenging and complex. President Xi Jinping of China proposed the Global Security Initiative and the Global Development Initiative, GSI and GDI for short, respectively, advocating a win win approach for the international community to address complex, interlocking security challenges. These initiatives operationalize the vision of global governance that is based on extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits. Guided by these principles, China wishes to propose the following fundamentals for eliminating terrorism. First, we must consistently apply uniform standards and build international synergy against terrorism. Humanity constitutes an indivisible community of shared security. All countries should adopt a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable approach to security, adhere to the principle of indivisible security security and work together to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations as an international united front against terrorism, while respecting and safeguarding the security of every nation. Counterterrorism efforts must not be subjected to double census, much less selective application. China opposes linking terrorism with any specific country, ethnicity or religion and opposes the politicization or instrumentalization of CT issues. Second, we must uphold the rule of law and improve the legal framework for counterterrorism. CTFRs must be guided by the purpose and principles of UN Charter and must implement the relevant Security Council and GA resolutions as well as the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy combating all terrorist organizations and individuals listed by the Security Council. The central coordinating role of the UN in international CET corporation must be maintained and strengthened. China supports the Six Committee's efforts to advance the elaboration of a comprehensive convention on International Terrorism. All parties should jointly oppose excessive use of force under the pretext of counterterrorism, violations of national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and infringements on fundamental human rights. Third, we must adopt a systemic approach and implement a combination of robust measures at the international level to fight terrorism effectively. Efforts to eliminate territory terrorism must address both symptoms and root causes through a holistic approach. It is essential to resolve disputes, peacefully, diffuse tensions through diplomatic means and end armed conflict to deny terrorists the opportunities to exploit instability. Development must be prioritized and the 2030 Agenda for Systemic Development accelerated to break the linkage and cycle between poverty and terrorism. Technological empowerment must be embraced to counter emerging threats such as digital terrorism and to enhance the CT capacities of countries in the Global South China calls on all nations to join the UN Convention Against Cybercrime and to support its role in combating terrorist activities that misuse. ICT Chair China has been a victim of terrorism. The East Turkestan Islamic Movement etim, AKA tip, a Security Council designated international terrorist group, perpetrated numerous terror attacks on Chinese soil and remains active in such places as Syria and Afghanistan. According to the Monitoring team of the Security Council 1267 Committee, ETIM, or TIP, has thousands of armed militants in Syria alone. The SG's recent report also indicates that terrorist organizations such as ISIS, Al Qaeda, TTP, BLA and its Majid Brigade have closed ranks across various regions, launching a string of devastating terror attacks in collusion with one another. China urges all parties to take effective measures to jointly combat and eradicate these terrorist forces and in particular to add the BLA and its Majid Brigade to the sanctions list. As a staunch supporter and contributor to the international CTFs, China actively engages in bilateral and multilateral cooperation and continues to assist developing countries, particularly those in Africa, in strengthening their CET capacity. Such assistance is provided through the China UN Peace and Development Trust Fund and includes, inter alia, supporting CET efforts in the Sahal region, founding the establishment of UNO CT office in Kenya and helping African nations enhance their CET capacities through the use of drone technology. CET is a shared responsibility of the international community, guided by the vision of a community with a shared future for humankind. China remains committed to working with all parties to implement the GSI and GDI jointly advance international CET efforts and help shape a world of lasting peace and universal security. I thank you Chair I thank the distinguished Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China for their statement. I understand it that the delegations of Iran and Syria would like to exercise their right of reply in exercise of the right of reply. Before proceeding thus, I would like to remind the Committee that in accordance with paragraphs 9 and 10 of Annex 5 of the Rules procedure of the General assembly, the number of interventions in exercise of the right of reply in the same meeting will be limited to two per item and the first intervention by a delegation in excess of their right to reply will be limited to 10 minutes and the second will be limited to 5 minutes. In light of the tight agenda for our meetings this year, I would like to invite delegations that are exercising their right of reply to please try to be as brief as possible in your interventions and in any case to stick within the time limits that I mentioned previously in exercise of the right of the reply. I thus give the floor to the Islamic Report Republic of Iran. Thank you, Madam Chair. Congratulate you on your election to the Vice Chair of the Committee in exercise of our right of reply. I would like to make a few a couple of points and I believe the baseless statement by the delegation of the Israeli regime was actually confession. They accused others of terrorism, terrorism that is exactly coterminous with their own regime, and they showed their hypocrisy in preaching international law. Right now they are grossly violating nearly every rule, norm or principles of international law. The vulgar, the baseless, irrelevant and fabricated allegations made by the delegation of the child killing regime of Israel does not deserve any response. Yet, while we categorically reject their unfounded statement, I would like to state the following it is a dark irony that the child killing regime of Israel, which is committing genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity and has bloods of thousands of children on its brutal hands, attempts to mislead this august meeting with falsehood and platitude and playing victim. The Israeli regime has demonstrated new forms and manifestation of terrorism, including terrorism against innocent children as its standard policy and practice. In tandem with its genocidal acts. The Israeli regime is in its terrorist aggression against my country on 13 June 2025 and onwards, killed dozens of children, toddlers, babies and even two unborn babies. And the Committee could just look into the document that has been submitted before the Security Council regarding various aspects of aggression and brutality of the Israeli regime and as contained in document S 2025, 477. In Palestine, according to the most recent data provided by the United nations, the Israeli regime, through its network of terrorists has killed or injured more than 50 thousands of Palestinian children over the past two years. And I quote a message from one of the important United nations bodies that simply describes what is happening in Palestine. I quote, death by bombardment, death by starvation, death by lack of aid and vital services. In Gaza, an average of 28 children a day the size of a classroom have been killed, end of quote. And this has been provided by unicef. In addition to deliberate attacks of Israel against children and civilian objects necessary for children such as schools and hospitals, hundreds of thousands of children have deliberately been deprived of access to food, water, medicine and other basic services and commodities. Right now, many of these children are subjected to starvation as a method of warfare of Israeli regime while also facing risk of being targeted awaiting humanitarian assistance such as food and water. The magnitude of the savagery of the Israeli regime is to the extent that due to its persistent killing of children, a new term in medical parlance has emerged as a coat. Wounded children, no surviving family, end of quote. Which refers to Palestinian children injured while their parents were also killed by the Israeli regime. Recently the Israeli regime was included again in the United nations blacklist of perpetrators of grave violations affecting children in situations of armed conflict which is on the agenda of the Security Council. Its criminal leaders are also under arrest warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including against Palestinian children. Child killing is the true designation for the notorious Israeli regime. And Madam Chair, I could continue this statement and I don't think we would have time, even if you want to use all the time of the Sixth Committee to describe what's happening in Gaza. Last year, just in this August meeting, we were speaking about importance of holding the Israeli regime accountable for all its critical crimes to stop the ongoing genocide. And the statistics of children being killed last year was 13,000. Now it is more than 18,000. And everyone who is silent might be complicit in this ongoing genocide. The obligation to prevent and punish genocide makes makes it incumbent upon all member states to act now. If you want to just repeat the obligations and just condemn what's happening In Gaza and elsewhere. All as a result of the Israeli regime attacks, crimes against humanity, terrorism, genocide and war crimes and do not do nothing on the ground. Unfortunately, next year it would be the same case. The shameless delegation of Israeli regime coming here, bragging about their crimes in the region and preaching international law. That is why I invite all member States to take responsibility and take the floor in this committee. Try to stop the genocide right now. Try to stop the Israeli regime committing egregious crimes against children in the the region and beyond. That is our obligation to our future generations as well. Thank you. I thank the distinguished delegate from Iran for his statement in exercise of the right of reply. I now give the floor to the distinguished delegate from the Syrian Arab Republic.
[Speaker A] [11660.640s → 11884.850s]: Thank you very much. At the outset, please allow me to congratulate you on your election as Vice Chair of the Committee. I would like to exercise my right of reply at the outset. My country totally rejects the statements made by the representative of the Israeli occupation. This statement is fallacious and is groundless. It is an attempt to justify the ongoing aggression and systematic violations of international law and of the Charter of the United Nations. The representative of the Israeli occupation forces claims to combat terrorism. But at the same time, Israel pursued its crime of aggression against a founding member of the United Nations. It violates its sovereignty, territorial integrity and it perpetrates documented crimes that have claimed the lives of many innocent civilians in Syria. The repeated Israeli attacks on our territories cannot be justified under any circumstances and constitute a flagrant violation of the Charter of the United nations, particularly Article 2 of the charter. This Article prohibits the use of or the threat of use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any country. On several occasions, Israel targeted locations and positions in Syria, including facilities under the OPC oversight, OPCW oversight. These facilities were destroyed and some chemical dangerous chemical materials were leaked in flagrant violation of international obligations under the chemical conventions. Weapons Convention posing a threat. Syrian women and children were killed during these repeated violations that reflect a systematic violation of international law. They also target civilians and their lives. They also undermine Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity. They also violate international humanitarian law, including the principle of the principle prohibiting attacks against civilians or use of force beyond international legitimacy. Madam Vice Chair, Syria has turned the page on polarization and alliances. Syria is sparing no effort to regain its rightful place, its rightful state as a sovereign state that represents the will of its people. Syria is no longer a scene for political score settling or for an exchange of messages. Syria refuses that any external party uses its territory and called for an end to all Israeli violations immediately. In addition, the Syrian Arab Republic reserves its full right to respond, to retaliate and to defend itself under Article 51 of the Charter under all means enshrined by international law. Thank you.
[Speaker B] [11889.250s → 12134.660s]: I thank the distinguished delegate of Syria for her exercise of the right of reply. I now give the floor for a right of reply to the distinguished delegation of Iraq. Thank you. Madam Vice Chair. My delegation requested the floor to respond to the representative of the Israeli entity Under Agenda Item 109. This aggressive entity has continued to repeat its lies in an attempt to cover up the crimes that it is committing on a daily basis against the Palestinian people, which makes its name synonymous with terrorism. We are not surprised by the provocations from the entity of aggression which mentioned Iraq among other countries in the region, to expand the conflict and to lead the world into the unknown in a spiral of death and chaos, which is far removed from international law. Ignoring the appeals of the international community for peace, it was not sufficient to cause thousands of victims in Palestine and other countries in the region, including, including the state of Qatar. This is an entity that recognizes only the law of the jungle and which operates clearly, unambiguously, to spread conflict around the world. That is why we reiterate our position by demanding that the international community put a stop to the Israeli practices and the bloodthirstiness of its leaders to do so effectively so as to bring an end to this, to establish a ceasefire and to do justice to Palestine. Thank you. I thank the distinguished representative of Iraq for his exercise of the right to reply, seeing no further requests for the floor under the right of reply. Distinguished delegates, I remind you that the distinguished representative of China was the last speaker on this agenda item for this afternoon. Tomorrow morning, the Advisory Committee on the United Nations Program of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law will meet at 10am in Conference Room 8. All members of the Advisory Committee are encouraged to attend. The plenary of the Sixth Committee will meet in this same room, the Trusteeship Council Chamber, after the adjournment of the meeting of the Advisory Committee at approximately 11:30am in order to continue the debate on Agenda Item 109, Measures to Eliminate international terrorism. Given the extensive list of speakers, it is very possible that that debate will continue tomorrow afternoon. The Committee will then undertake its consideration of agenda item 137, program planning. On Wednesday morning. Thereafter, the Committee will commence its consideration of agenda item 84, the rule of law at the national and international levels. I would like to thank the interpreters for giving us a few minutes more of their time. The meeting is adjourned.
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