New Delhi, India, October 28 (ANI) — India and Liechtenstein have unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, as well as the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. The European principality has also expressed its willingness to support India’s bid for a nonpermanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-29 term.
Both nations formalized these commitments in a joint statement released Tuesday during the state visit of Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois, who serves as the European nation’s acting head of state.
“The two sides unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all their forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. They condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, expressed solidarity with the victims and their families, and stressed the importance of bringing those responsible to justice,” the joint statement said.
The two governments further emphasized the importance of global cooperation in tackling terrorist financing.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois for Liechtenstein’s readiness to support India’s candidature for a nonpermanent membership of the U.N. Security Council for the term 2028-29,” the statement added.
Endorsing the need to reform the U.N. Security Council to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable, the two leaders resolved to cooperate closely on efforts to reform and strengthen multilateral institutions, particularly through initiatives such as UN80.
Additionally, both sides agreed that the governance of artificial intelligence should be strengthened by international legal frameworks, including human rights law, with the aim of improving lives, empowering citizens and advancing sustainable development.
Prince Alois formally invited Prime Minister Modi to make a bilateral visit to Liechtenstein at a mutually convenient time.
Meanwhile, New Delhi acknowledged receipt of a draft Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement submitted by Liechtenstein. Both governments expressed their willingness to consider such an agreement to provide greater legal certainty and stability for businesses and investors. (ANI)
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