NEW DELHI: In a clear reference to Pakistan, the National Security Adviser of Afghanistan today said if a country cannot be designated as sponsor of terror, at least individuals hiding behind state protection should be identified.
Without taking Pakistan’s name, Hanif Atmar said his country is engaged in an “undeclared state-to-state war” and talked about certain terror groups getting Islamabad’s support.
He also said associating terrorism with Islam was wrong, misleading and inappropriate, holding that the Muslim community has been making huge sacrifices to defeat terrorism.
Speaking at a conference on combating terrorism, he hailed India’s contribution to Afghanistan’s stability and reconstruction and said his country considers the relationship with New Delhi as a “national treasure”.
Atmar said Afghanistan’s ties with India is as important as its relationship with the US and the NATO, indicating that India was playing a major role in enhancing the war-torn country’s defence and security. (AGENCIES)
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