The United Nations Security Council has reaffirmed its strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that shocked the United States and the world.

In a presidential statement adopted during the September 11 meeting, under the French presidency of the Council for the month of September, members condemned the terrorist attacks in New York, Arlington, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, stressing that international terrorism continues to pose “one of the most serious threats to international peace and security in the 21st century.” A minute of silence was also observed during the meeting in memory of the victims of the September 11 attacks.

The Council condemned all acts, methods and practices of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motives, place, time or perpetrators. Members also reaffirmed their determination to strengthen international efforts against terrorism. The UN acknowledged the measures taken by Member States and the United Nations system over the past 25 years, but expressed concern about the continued presence of organizations affiliated with the Islamic State (Da'esh), Al-Qaeda and their affiliates in several regions of the world.

The statement mentions, among others, ISIS-K and TTP in Afghanistan, branches of Da'esh and JNIM in Africa, as well as groups affiliated with ISIS and Al-Qaeda in the Middle East.

The Council also expressed deep concern about the increasing complexity of the terrorist threat, the number of casualties, especially civilians, and its spread to new geographical areas.

“Terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, culture or group,” the Security Council stressed. The statement underscored that the fight against terrorism cannot be won through military force, security operations or intelligence alone.

According to the Security Council, measures are also needed to prevent and peacefully resolve conflicts, strengthen the rule of law, protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, promote good governance, and promote economic and social development. Technology and cryptocurrencies, new tools for terrorists
A special part of the statement was dedicated to new technologies and how they are being exploited by terrorist organizations.

The Council expressed concern about the use of modern technologies for **recruitment and rad