Enhance capability of Afghanistan to counter terrorism - NSA Doval tells top regional security heads in Dushanbe
India has once again stressed the urgent need to find constructive ways to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan and combating risks from terrorism emanating from the region. In a meeting with the top security heads of the region in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe today, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval batted for enhancing capability of Afghanistan to counter terrorism and terrorist groups which pose a threat to regional peace and security. The NSA's of Tajikistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and China took part in the meeting which essentially carried forward the spirit encapsulated in the Delhi Declaration from the 3rd Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan held in New Delhi in November 2021. While highlighting that India has historical and civilisational relations with Afghanistan and continues to stand by the people of Afghanistan, Doval said that the foremost priority should be right to life and a dignified living as well as protection