India urges vigilance on weapons tech transfers to terror-linked actors

Voicing concern over the risk of weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorists, India has called on the global community to remain vigilant about the transfer of sensitive technology, particularly to those with a "record" of proliferation and terror links, a veiled reference to Pakistan.

Delivering India's statement at the UN General Assembly First Committee, which deals with disarmament and international security, Lok Sabha MP Alok Kumar Suman on Monday said, "Terrorism remains a major challenge to international security.

India is deeply concerned about the risk of weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorists and non-state actors." "We encourage all Member States to remain vigilant about the transfer of dual-use and sensitive technology, particularly to those with a record of proliferation or linked to terrorism," he said.

The comments appeared to be a thinly veiled reference to Pakistan and the global proliferation network led by A Q Khan.

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