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Countering extremist ideology, and addressing the underlying factors that contribute to radicalisation and terrorist recruitment, are important elements of counter-terrorism efforts. New Zealand has been actively engaged in regional and multilateral interfaith and inter-cultural initiatives aimed at encouraging respect for diversity and strengthening social cohesion and thereby helping build a more peaceful and secure region and world.
Our support for the Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue and the United Nations-led Alliance of Civilisations are important elements of New Zealand’s security policy. Involvement in these initiatives is reinforced by contributions New Zealand makes to security in the region through the Asia Security Fund.