New York – China has raised fresh concerns at the United Nations Security Council about the continued presence of terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan, warning that their activities pose a serious threat not only to Afghanistan itself but also to the wider region.
Speaking during a Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, China’s permanent representative to the UN, Fu Cong, highlighted the growing security risks linked to militant organizations such as ISIL-K, Al-Qaeda, the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). According to the Chinese envoy, these groups remain active and capable of destabilizing the region if not effectively addressed.
Fu Cong urged Afghan authorities to acknowledge the seriousness of the threat and take stronger action against terrorist networks operating from Afghan territory. He emphasized the importance of closer cooperation between Afghanistan and neighboring countries in counterterrorism efforts, stressing that regional security depends on preventing militant groups from using Afghan soil as a base for attacks.
“We call on the Afghan side to recognize the grave harm posed by terrorism, strengthen counterterrorism cooperation with regional countries, and resolutely eliminate all terrorist forces operating from Afghan territory,” Fu Cong told the Council.
China’s statement reflects growing international concern that Afghanistan could once again become a hub for militant groups following years of instability. Diplomats and analysts warn that the continued presence of these organizations risks undermining regional stability and complicating efforts to improve Afghanistan’s security environment.
The discussion at the Security Council also highlighted the broader challenge facing the international community: ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a safe haven for transnational terrorist networks while encouraging political stability and economic recovery in the country.
