Tehran- IRAF- Mike Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, emphasized during yesterday’s Security Council meeting the need for a coordinated global response to counter the terrorist group ISIS.
He stated: “The threat from ISIS, especially the so-called ISIS-Khorasan in Afghanistan, remains serious and ongoing, and effectively confronting it requires broad international cooperation and coordination.”
Warning Over the Global Expansion of ISIS Activities
The American diplomat added that the group’s terrorist activities are not limited to Afghanistan, and that its branches are expanding in various regions, including Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
Referring to the continued presence of ISIS terrorist cells in Syria and Iraq, as well as the group’s increasing focus on the African continent, he described this trend as a serious alarm for international security.
In another part of his remarks, the U.S. ambassador warned that terrorist groups are increasingly using new technologies and digital tools to continuously expand their reach and scale up their operations.
Mike Waltz told members of the Security Council:
“ISIS’s focus on Africa, the continued activity of its cells in Syria and Iraq, and the ongoing threat posed by its Khorasan branch in Afghanistan clearly demonstrate the need to sustain and strengthen coordinated global efforts to combat terrorism.”
China and Pakistan Express Concern Over Terrorist Networks in Afghanistan
Meanwhile, representatives of China and Pakistan at the UN Security Council meeting expressed concern over the activities of terrorist groups in Afghanistan and called on the Taliban to take practical and effective measures to address terrorist threats.
Pakistan emphasized the risk of a “resurgence of terrorism” under the Kabul authorities, stating:
“These groups operate freely on Afghan soil and are responsible for horrific terrorist attacks in Pakistan.”
The Chinese representative also called for guarantees to ensure the security of China’s interests and nationals in the region.
UN Security Council Meeting on ISIS Threats
The United Nations Security Council held a meeting yesterday to discuss the threats posed by ISIS and its Khorasan branch.
In a statement issued following the meeting, quoting UN Secretary-General António Guterres, it was noted that ISIS is active in northern Afghanistan and in areas bordering Pakistan.
The statement also referred to the January 19 attack in Kabul, in which six Afghans and one Chinese national were killed.
The Security Council said that ISIS constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security.
