Archive · 9 Oct 2026
India Reiterates Zero Tolerance for Cross-Border Terrorism at UN
An Indian group of lawmakers attended meetings at the United Nations in New York.
They said India does not accept terrorism and that it cannot be justified.
The group met Alexander Zouev, who works with the UN's counter-terrorism office.
They discussed how India and the UN could work together more effectively.
The delegation said countries should cooperate against terrorist networks.
It also called for action against the misuse of technology and illegal money flows.
India described sharing intelligence and working to limit terrorism online.
The delegation said lasting peace requires dismantling cross-border terrorist safe havens.
Rajya Sabha MP Sikander Kumar led an Indian parliamentary delegation attending the UN General Assembly session in New York.
The delegation reaffirmed India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and said terrorism cannot be justified in any form.
Kumar and the delegation met Alexander Zouev of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism to discuss stronger cooperation.
The delegation called for international coordination to address terrorist networks, misuse of modern technologies, and illicit financial flows.
India highlighted intelligence sharing, efforts against terrorism in cyberspace, and work to strengthen the global legal framework.
- Who
- An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Rajya Sabha MP Sikander Kumar, and Alexander Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism.
- What
- The delegation reaffirmed India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and discussed strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation with the UN office.
- When
- During the United Nations General Assembly session; no date is specified.
- Where
- New York.
- Why
- To advance international cooperation against terrorism, including cross-border networks and the misuse of technology and illicit financial flows.
India's stated position
Other perspectives
Cross-border terrorism and safe havens
India's stated position
The delegation said cross-border terrorist networks and safe havens must be dismantled and called for decisive, united action.
Other perspectives
The report provides no response or opposing position from other governments or parties.
International counter-terrorism cooperation
India's stated position
The delegation advocated stronger coordination, intelligence sharing, technical cooperation, and action against misuse of technology and illicit financial flows.
Other perspectives
The report does not describe a different position or specific reservations from the UN office or other participants.
- Delegation leader
- Rajya Sabha MP Sikander Kumar
- UN counterpart
- Alexander Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism
- Setting
- United Nations General Assembly session in New York
- Stated policy
- India's policy is described as zero tolerance against terrorism
- Cooperation discussed
- Making India-UNOCT counter-terrorism cooperation more effective and robust
- Areas highlighted
- Intelligence sharing, countering terrorism in cyberspace, and strengthening the global legal framework
- Delegation's stated condition for lasting peace
- Dismantling cross-border terrorist safe havens