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13/01/21 10:55 AM IST

Resolution 1373 - Action plan against terrorism

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During the United National Security Council (UNSC) open debate '20 years after the adoption of resolution 1373’ on combating terrorism on a global front, India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar virtually addressed the committee

8-Point Action Plan
  • All member states must fulfill their obligations enshrined in international counter-terrorism instruments and conventions.
  • Those who propagate this distinction have an agenda. And those who cover up for them are just as culpable.”
  • The practice of placing blocks and holds on listing requests without any rhyme or reason must end.”
  • The UNSC should be on guard against new terminologies and misleading priorities that can dilute our focus.”
  • Proposals in this regard merit due examination before circulation.”
  • Linkages between terrorism and transnational organised crime must be fully recognized and addressed vigorously.”
  • The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) should continue to identify and remedy weaknesses in anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing frameworks. Enhanced UN coordination with FATF can make a huge difference.
  • The forthcoming 7th review of the UN's Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy offers an important occasion to strengthen measures to prevent and combat terrorism and building capacities of member states.
Resolution 1373

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373, adopted unanimously on 28 September 2001, is a counter-terrorism measure passed following the 11 September terrorist attacks on the United States

Aim
  • At restricting immigration law, stating that "before granting refugee status, all States should take appropriate measures to ensure that the asylum seekers had not planned, facilitated or participated in terrorist acts.
  • Further, States should ensure that refugee status was not abused by the perpetrators, organizers or facilitators of terrorist acts, and that claims of political motivation were not recognized as grounds for refusing requests for the extradition of alleged terrorists
Source: The Hindu

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