New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited India and more than 60 other countries to a summit in the coming weeks on what the Trump administration
describes as the growing threat of transnational far-left terrorism, according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post.
Invitations have been sent to senior ministers responsible for foreign affairs or internal security from countries across Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa, the report said.
The meeting is expected to bring together representatives from across these regions to discuss international cooperation against extremist groups that the US administration believes are becoming increasingly active across borders. The initiative is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to make the issue a key priority on its global counterterrorism agenda.
Mixed global response
According to The Washington Post, the discussions are expected to focus on intelligence sharing, stronger international cooperation and measures to counter cross-border extremist activities.
However, the proposal has received a mixed response from some countries. Several diplomats questioned the need for such a meeting, saying far-left terrorism was not considered a major security concern in their countries, the report said.
Some officials were also surprised by the short notice for the summit, with diplomats indicating that senior ministers may be unable to attend because of prior commitments.
Despite the reservations, the Trump administration continues to describe transnational far-left terrorism as an emerging global threat requiring greater international coordination. The summit is expected to take place next week.
(Curated by: Amber Rashid Shah)
