G20 Leaders Vow To Remain United İn Combatting Terrorism

G20 leaders vowed they would remain united in combatting terrorism, condemning acts, methods and practices of terrorism over the deadly Paris attacks, in the G20 statement on the fight against terrorism.

"The spread of terrorist organizations and significant rise globally in acts of terrorism directly undermine the maintenance of international peace and security and endangers our ongoing efforts to strengthen the global economy and ensure sustainable growth and development" the statement said, announced on Nov. 16.

The statement of G20 condemned terrorist attacks in Paris on 13 November and in Ankara on 10 October, said "they are an unacceptable affront to all humanity".

"We reaffirm our solidarity and resolve in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and wherever it occurs" said G20, vowing to remain united.

"The spread of terrorist organizations and significant rise globally in acts of terrorism directly undermine the maintenance of international peace and security and endangers our ongoing efforts to strengthen the global economy and ensure sustainable growth and development" it said:

"We unequivocally condemn all acts, methods and practices of terrorism, which cannot be justified under any circumstances, regardless of their motivation, in all their forms and manifestations, wherever and by whomsoever committed. We reaffirm that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group" it added.

The statement also referred to the growing flow of foreign terrorist fighters and "the threat it poses for all States, including countries of origin, transit and destination."

"We are resolved to address this threat by enhancing our cooperation and developing relevant measures to prevent and tackle this phenomenon, including operational information-sharing, border management to detect travel, preventive measures and appropriate criminal justice response" the statement said.

G20 urged, "The continued and recent terrorist attacks all across the world have shown once again the need for increased international cooperation and solidarity in the fight against terrorism."