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India’s views on Afghanistan, Taliban echo in Dushanbe declaration adopted at SCO meet

India’s views on Afghanistan did find resonance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ( SCO ) meet today. India’s position on inclusive government in Afghanistan, free of terror found a place in the Dushanbe declaration that is the outcome document of the SCO summit and is accepted by all members. On Afghanistan, Dushanbe declaration stated, “The SCO member States expressed their support for Afghanistan as an independent, neutral, united, democratic and peaceful State, free of terrorism, war

20 Sep, 2021

Teen killed following shooting incident in Weeraketiya

A 14-year-old boy was killed following a shooting incident in Weeraketiya, the Police said today. The Police said the incident had taken place in the Wakandawala area in Weeraketiya. Three suspects were arrested over the incident. Investigations are underway.

20 Sep, 2021

SCO members adopt Dushanbe Declaration, reaffirm to step up efforts to prevent terrorism

The SCO member states on Friday strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and reaffirmed the need to step up joint efforts to prevent terrorism and its financing. SCO member states adopted Dushanbe Declaration following the 21st Summit in Tajikistan. ?Member States strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Member States reaffirm the need to step up joint efforts to prevent terrorism and its financing, including by implementing existing global standards on combating mon

20 Sep, 2021