Leaders of the G20 countries agreed for swift action and targeted exchange of information on terrorism and its financing. In a statement released at the end of the first day of the 12th G20 Summit in Hamburg, the member countries decided to take concrete steps to stop funding of the terror activities. <br/><br/>The leaders also decided that the private sector will also be involved in the global efforts to counter terror financing. Seeking to fight redicalization, the G20 group will take measures to counter terrorist propaganda. Simultaneously, the countries will also seek to promote political and religious tolerance and social inclusiveness to facilitate reintegration. <br/><br/>The leaders of G-20 also underlined to fight exploitation of internet and social media for propaganda inciting terrorism and radicalization. Steps would be taken to filter, detect and remove content that incites terrorists' activities. <br/><br/><br/>The G-20 leaders also resolved to exchange best practices on preventing and countering terrorism. The leaders of the G20 asserted that terrorism is a global scourge. The statement asserted that the terrorist safe heavens must be eliminated in all parts of the world.<br/>
News On AIR | July 8, 2017 7:45 AM
G 20 countries leaders agree for action, targeted exchange of information on terrorism