'No double standards on terror': PM Modi's message at SCO in presence of Pak PM
Prime Minister Modi urged dismantling terrorism's entire ecosystem at the SCO Summit. He stressed that terrorism cannot be a strategic asset for any nation. Conflicts in West Asia impact global energy security and trade routes. India advocates for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve international tensions. The Prime Minister also highlighted drug trafficking as a serious regional threat.
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a unified approach in combating terrorism during the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Tuesday in Bishkek. Addressing the gathering of leaders from SCO member states, including Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Modi stated that there can be no room for double standards in this global fight. He called for dismantling the entire terrorism ecosystem, including financing, recruitment, radicalization, and safe havens.
Modi described terrorism as a "grave challenge to all of humanity" and warned against treating it as a "strategic asset" for any nation. He stressed that the fight against terrorism requires coordinated action across all dimensions, not just a reactive mindset. The Prime Minister outlined three pillars for India's vision for the SCO: Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity. Peace and security were highlighted as the first pillar, with India committing to continued development and humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan.
On the issue of West Asia, Modi highlighted the far-reaching consequences of conflicts in one region, impacting global energy security, maritime trade, and supply chains. He called for resolving tensions and wars through dialogue and diplomacy, rather than relying solely on military means. Drug trafficking, especially its impact on the younger generation and regional security, was another concern Modi raised, urging stronger cooperation within SCO mechanisms to tackle organized crime and narcotics.
India's President Sadyr Japarov hosted the SCO Summit, with PM Modi joining Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and other leaders from SCO member states.
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