Fighting Terrorism: Afghan President Ghani talks on SCO's role in fighting terrorism

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Ahead of the summit, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani talked about his country's efforts in fighting terrorism, and his expectations for regional cooperation on the issue. CGTN's Chuck Tinte has the details.

Afghanistan, where war on terror began, suicide bombings are almost a daily occurrence. While the government is on the front line in the fight against terrorism, accusations of Afghanistan supporting the terrorist groups it's fighting have cast a shadow over these efforts.

The fight against terrorism in Afghanistan is an uphill battle. And it's made worse by the battlefield spreading across the region.

Because it is a common threat, it's not only jeopardizing regional stability, but is also hindering economic development.

ASHRAF GHANI AFGHAN PRESIDENT "The future of the threat, if it is not confined, is going to be posing a significant threat to our common dream and common project of Asian economic integration."

Terrorism is a long-term challenge, and whether or not member states can make coherent efforts to tackle the issue will indicate the success of the region. Chuck Tinte, CGTN.