SCO declaration: Double standards in fight against terrorism unacceptable

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders have issued a declaration condemning the use of "double standards" in the fight against terrorism, stating that such practices are unacceptable. India, Pakistan, Iran, Russia, China, and Central Asian countries have come together in the SCO grouping, emphasizing the need for the international community to combat terrorism, including cross-border terrorist movements.

The SCO reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism, while recognizing the leading role of sovereign states in countering these threats. The declaration strongly condemns attempts to discredit government bodies and structures of SCO member states, as well as the cross-border movement of terrorists.

It also expresses deep concern over developments in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing war between the US and Israel, and calls for resolution through political and diplomatic means. The SCO members have expressed condolences to the Iranian government and people following the tragic death of Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

They reaffirm their support for Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, advocating for resolution through political and diplomatic means. The SCO leaders note that the world has entered an era of profound geopolitical, socioeconomic, and technological change, and emphasize the need to strengthen the role of the UN Charter and international law as a guarantor of international peace and security.

They reaffirm the indivisibility, interdependence, and interrelatedness of all human rights, opposing the application of double standards, particularly in matters of human rights, and opposing interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states.