Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, stating that the Islamic Republic is deeply concerned about the tragic events in Afghanistan, said: "The presence of ISIS in Afghanistan has intensified terrorist activities in the region."

The full text of the statement is as follows
Mr. Chair,
I would like to extend my gratitude to the UNOCT for organizing this important briefing. I would also like to welcome H.E. Mr. Rahmon Yusuf Ahmadzod, Prosecutor General of the Republic of Tajikistan, as well as his accompanying delegation to New York, and appreciate his valuable intervention as well as contributions to the fight against terrorism.
We extend our full support to Tajikistan’s efforts to counter-terrorism. The Islamic Republic of Iran highly values its cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan in different fields, including security-related issues, and attaches great importance to the stability and security of Tajikistan.
Mr. Chair,
Central Asia continues to face serious challenges resulting from terrorist activities. In this regard, we would like to highlight the dire security situation in the region. Special regard is given to the activities of the ISIL as well as other terrorists’ activities within the Afghan territory following the implementation of irresponsible policies by a number of external players in this Country, including the transfer of ISIL terrorists from Iraq and Syria to Afghanistan. It is no secret that ISIL’s presence in Afghanistan has intensified terrorist activities in the region. We condemn the recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan that have resulted in the death of dozens of innocent people, especially children. We are deeply concerned about these tragic events and call on the ruling establishment in Afghanistan to take immediate action to identify the perpetrators of these heinous crimes and bring them to justice.
Due to the multidimensional and trans-border characteristics of terrorism, global and regional cooperation is far more than just necessary, especially among neighboring countries. This can be materialized through relevant bilateral or multilateral agreements or within international and regional organizations, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan have concluded two major and relevant bilateral treaties among other treaties and MOUs, namely the Agreement on Security and Law Enforcement Cooperation in 2014, which emphasizes, inter alia, on cooperation between the two countries on countering terrorism, and the Extradition Agreement in 2010.
The Islamic Republic of Iran, while lending its full support to the Republic of Tajikistan in its efforts to combat terrorism, expresses its readiness to strengthen the existing cooperation between the two countries in our joint efforts to combat the scourge of terrorism. To that end, we are prepared to closely work with other countries in the region as well.
I thank you.