FATF comments on state financing of terrorism strengthen India’s position against Pakistan.’

“Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Highlights State-Sponsored Terrorism”

• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has included a section on state-sponsored terrorism in its report for the first time.

• This reinforces India’s position since 2022, when it identified Pakistan as a source of terror financing.

• The report highlights the potential financial and other forms of support from various national governments to terrorist organizations.

• The threat of government support to terrorist organizations is a longstanding concern to international peace, security, and regional financial and political stability.

• Government support for terrorist activities includes direct financial, logistical, material, and training support.