New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- India and Central Asian countries on Tuesday cautioned that Afghanistan must not become a safe haven for terrorist activities and called for collective action to combat challenges like terror financing, radicalization and use of terror proxies for cross-border terrorism.

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said monetary resources are the "lifeblood" of terrorism and countering it should be a priority.

This appeal was made here at the first meeting of the National Security Advisors (NSA) of India and Central Asia hosted by Doval. The high-profile conclave also emphasized the need for respecting Afghanistan's sovereignty, unity and territory and urged non-interference in its internal affairs. Doval said the meeti...