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China will work with SCO to curb terror: FM
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-03-21 09:43
Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said China will work closely with
the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to crack
down on the rising terror threat in Central Asia.
"Terrorist activities were dealt heavily in the region after the
September 11 incident, but they are now on the rise and threaten security
and stability in the region," said Li in a written interview with Russian
media, which is posted on the ministry's official website on Monday.
The SCO is the first international organization to hold the flag of
fighting terrorism, said Li. "It is the SCO's major task to enhance
security cooperation and create a secure environment for social and
economic development," he added.
The SCO has done a lot to curb terrorism, including establishing
institutions, enacting legal documents and holding joint exercises, Li
said.
The SCO, established in 2001, groups Russia, China and four Central Asian
states -- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The SCO
summit is scheduled for June in Shanghai.
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