News Analysis: CICA regional platform helps tackle terrorism, bolster Afghan reconciliation

AVA- "Asian nations are facing a variety of challenges and terrorism has topped all the challenges. Continued militancy in Afghanistan and the presence of terrorist groups in the militancy-battered country continues to pose a serious threat to the region," political expert Hamidullah Arefi told media on Monday.
Describing terrorism as one of the foremost sources of instability in the region, the analyst warned that lasting peace will not return to the region unless and until the roots of terrorist groups and their financial resources are choked off.
Arefi hailed world leaders remarks at the recently concluded CICA summit in Dushanbe, during which they urged Asian countries and their partners to join hands in opening up new prospects for Asian security and development under new circumstances.
The expert suggested that the concept of promoting mutual trust, cooperation and sustainable security and development should be achieved through cooperation among nations to eliminate terrorism, extremism and separatism.
Describing the ongoing insurgency in Afghanistan as a "trouble spot" that can destabilize the whole region if it goes unchecked, the Afghan political observer opined that China can play an indispensable role in supporting the Afghan peace process and help find a negotiated solution to Afghanistan's prolonged conflict.
The concept of sustainable security, inclusiveness and mutual trust and cooperation among Asian countries, if executed, would help remove misunderstanding among countries in the region, he added.