Archive · 19 Nov 2025
India's Jaishankar Calls for Global 'Zero Tolerance' for Terrorism at SCO Summit
India's foreign minister, S. Jaishankar, told other countries at a meeting in Russia that everyone should strongly oppose terrorism in all its forms.
He said this after a big explosion in Delhi that killed many people.
India wants all countries to work together to stop terrorism.
Jaishankar also met with the Russian president and other leaders to prepare for a visit later this year.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the SCO Heads of Government Summit in Moscow
He reiterated India's 'zero tolerance' policy towards terrorism and asserted India's right to defend its people against it
Jaishankar called for the international community to adopt a collective and uncompromising stance against terrorism
He met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders ahead of Putin's visit to India for the annual summit
Jaishankar also emphasized the importance of free trade agreements and keeping the SCO relevant with contemporary changes
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
- What
- Called for global 'zero tolerance' for terrorism and met with Russian President Putin
- When
- At the SCO Heads of Government Summit in Moscow and ahead of Putin's visit to India
- Where
- Moscow, Russia and India
- Why
- Following a deadly blast at Delhi's Red Fort metro station and to prepare for Putin's visit
India's Stance
Potential Critics
Terrorism Policy
India's Stance
India has a 'zero tolerance' policy and the right to defend its people
Potential Critics
Potential critics might argue about India's own counter-terrorism measures or the complexity of global terrorism
- Event
- SCO Heads of Government Summit
- Date
- After the Delhi blast and ahead of Putin's visit to India
- Location
- Moscow, Russia and India
- Attendees
- Jaishankar, Putin, and other SCO leaders
- Casualties in Delhi blast
- 15 dead, many injured
Sources
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