Anti-terrorism should not allow double standards
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-06-15 08:46
Anti-terrorism has become a consensus of the international community and
there should not exist double standards, said a Chinese official here Wednesday
night.
Liu Jianchao, spokesman for the Chinese delegation to the summit of the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) slated for Thursday, said at a news
briefing in the media center of the summit.
"Under the current international situation, a single nation can hardly
accomplish the fight against terrorism. The international community should join
hands to combat terrorism," Liu said.
One major function of the SCO is to fight the "three evil forces" of
terrorism, separatism and extremism, he said. "All security measures for the
summit are necessary to ensure a smooth proceeding of the meeting and the safety
of all participants."
Asked to comment on the SCO's anti-terrorism achievements, Liu said that over
the past five years all SCO member states have made close communication in
fighting the "three evil forces" and good cooperation in law enforcement,
information exchange and joint military exercises.
SCO member states all believe that the fight against the "three evil forces"
is a common task and conforms to all parties' interests, Liu said, stressing
that such cooperation has made remarkable results.
Chinese President Hu Jintao Wednesday afternoon talked about joint efforts in
fighting the "three evil forces" when meeting with presidents of three SCO
member states including Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The four heads of
state resolved to join hands to further strengthen anti-terrorism cooperation.
The SCO, established in June 2001, comprises China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
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