Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bimalendra Nidhi has called for resolute international actions in the fight against terrorism.

Addressing the third edition of Counter Terrorism Conference 2017 here in New Delhi on Tuesday, DPM Nidhi said Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations wherever, whenever and for whatever purposes it occurs and whoever commits terrorist acts. Nepal calls for resolute international actions in the fight against terrorism, he added.

“Nepal never allows her land to be exploited by any groups which try to carry out terrorist activities anywhere in our region or beyond. Nepal condemns terrorist activities in whatever form they may,” he said.

The Home Minister further added that terrorism should never be used as a means to achieve any goal. It is also important that we never let an environment be created that enables propagation of the scourge of terrorism.

“As a member of the United Nations, SAARC and BIMSTEC, Nepal has signed several international conventions on counter-terrorism, including on   aircraft safety, maritime safety, against taking hostages, as well as the UN Security Council Resolutions. Nepal remains fully committed to implementing them despite the constraints of resources and technical capabilities,” he added.

In terms of national capability, Nidhi said Nepal has enhanced her security infrastructure and fully trained security personnel are prepared to meet the emerging security demands, including prevention of any form of terrorist attack. "Nothing, nothing justifies terrorism," he said. “We are ready to cooperate in all security fronts, to face the increasing security challenges to defeat terrorism in the region and beyond.”