India so far contributed over USD 1 million to UN Counter terrorism fund

India has until date contributed over USD 1 million to the UN Belief fund for Counterterrorism Fund, together with for Africa, the nation’s Everlasting Consultant TS Tirumurti stated.

“India is proud to contribute USD 500,000 to the UN Belief Fund for Counter-Terrorism. India’s complete contribution to the Fund thus far = USD 1,050,000. Eager to proceed our work with @UN_OCT (United Nations Workplace of Counter-Terrorism) on particular packages/tasks to additional our frequent goal to fight terrorism,” the Indian Mission in New York wrote in a tweet on Wednesday.

Tirumurti in a tweet stated that India “continues its sturdy & centered dedication to assist member states construct capability to forestall & counter-terrorism. Greater than US$ 1 million contributed to the Fund by Flag of India until date, together with for Africa.”

Underlining that terrorism is an assault in opposition to human rights, India in March stated it has been on the forefront of worldwide counter-terrorism efforts and doesn’t see any contradiction between countering terrorism and promotion and safety of human rights.

New Delhi stated that India helps capability constructing and technical help programmes prolonged to the Member States by the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre: together with for constructing their capability to advertise and assist human rights whereas countering terrorism.

The UN Belief Fund for Counter-Terrorism was established by the Secretary-Basic in 2009 beneath DPA.