Emomali Rahmon: Extremist and radical groups pose serious threat to Central Asia’s nations

In a statement delivered at the High-Level International Conference on “International and Regional Cooperation on Countering Terrorism and its Financing through Illicit Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime” in Dushanbe, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon noted on May 17 that extremist and radical groups wants to capture political power in Central Asia, reports Asia plus news agency.

Tajik leader noted that activities of terrorist organisations and other extremist groups have assumed a trans-boundary nature affecting almost all countries of the world.

"Activities of international terrorist and extremist forces have shaken the foundations of international security and caused unstable situation in various regions of the world. As far as our region is concerned, it should be noted that activities of terrorist and extremist groups pose serious threat to the Central Asian nations", - said Tajik President.

Besides, hiding behind ideas of religion and struggle for social justice they recruit supporters for themselves and use all means to capture the political power in the region, he added.

Tajik leader also noted that the fact that terrorist and extremist organisations use information technologies to disseminate their extremist ideas and recruit people in their ranks evokes serious concern.

"We tirelessly draw the attention of international community to the necessity of eliminating factors of political, military and financial support for international terrorism", sterssed Emomali Rahmon.

"The Qazaq Times"