Archive · 26 Jun 2025
India Objects to SCO Statement Over Terrorism Concerns
India didn't agree to a statement from the SCO, a group of countries, because it didn't talk enough about terrorism.
India wanted the statement to strongly condemn terrorism, but another country disagreed.
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said all countries should work together against terrorism.
The statement also left out a recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which India thought was unfair.
India believes countries that support terrorism should be held responsible.
India refused to sign the SCO joint statement due to disagreement on the issue of terrorism.
The joint statement did not include India's concerns regarding terrorism.
MEA stated that a specific country blocked the consensus on including India's concerns.
Rajnath Singh called for unified action against all forms of terrorism.
India cited the omission of the Pahalgam terror attack from the statement.
- Who
- India, China, Pakistan, and other SCO member countries
- What
- India refused to sign the SCO joint statement.
- When
- The SCO Defence Ministers' meeting concluded recently.
- Where
- Qingdao, China
- Why
- India disagreed with the statement's inadequate focus on terrorism and Pakistan's alleged support for it.
India's Stance
China and Pakistan's Position
Terrorism
India's Stance
The joint statement lacked adequate condemnation of terrorism and accountability for its supporters.
China and Pakistan's Position
N/A
Accountability
India's Stance
India sought explicit acknowledgement of cross-border terrorism and specific attacks.
China and Pakistan's Position
N/A
- Event
- SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
- Location
- Qingdao, China
- Main Actors
- India, China, Pakistan
- India's Stance
- Refused to sign joint statement
- Reason for Refusal
- Insufficient condemnation of terrorism
- Key Issue
- Cross-border terrorism and state support
Sources
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