Dialogue, not war: Modi pushes diplomacy for West Asia, targets terror ecosystem
Modi said terrorism remains a serious challenge to humanity. “In the fight against terrorism, we cannot remain confined to an action-reaction approach,” he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged 10 members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to resolve conflicts in West Asia through dialogue and diplomacy, rather than through military action, during the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Modi specifically criticized Pakistan for providing a safe haven to terrorists and using terrorism as a policy instrument.
The SCO members expressed concern over the crisis in West Asia, which affects global energy security, maritime trade, and supply chains. They also condemned military strikes on Iran and demanded that all tensions and conflicts be resolved through political and diplomatic means. The SCO members welcomed all efforts aimed at de-escalation and condemned all forms of terrorism, including the cross-border movement of terrorists.
In addition to addressing the issue of terrorism, the SCO Summit also focused on the 25th anniversary of the grouping and discussed ways to further its role in promoting peace, security, stability, and prosperity in the region.
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