Archive · 2 Sep 2025
India Accused of Blocking Azerbaijan's SCO Bid
Azerbaijan claims India is preventing them from joining the SCO, a group of countries.
Azerbaijan believes this is because they support Pakistan.
Azerbaijan's President Aliyev congratulated Pakistan on their victory in a recent conflict with India and stated they would continue to have a strong relationship.
Azerbaijan feels India is seeking revenge because of this.
Azerbaijan prioritizes ties with Pakistan.
The SCO is an international organization.
The event shows the complexity of international relationships.
Azerbaijan accuses India of blocking its SCO membership bid.
India's decision is allegedly linked to Azerbaijan's support for Pakistan.
Azerbaijan claims India is seeking revenge on global platforms.
Aliyev congratulated Pakistan on their victory against India.
Aliyev reaffirmed the countries' close partnership, and discussed boosting trade.
- Who
- India and Azerbaijan
- What
- India allegedly blocked Azerbaijan's bid for SCO membership
- When
- September 2, 2024
- Where
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
- Why
- Due to Azerbaijan's support for Pakistan
India's Perspective
Azerbaijan's Perspective
SCO Membership
India's Perspective
India opposed Azerbaijan's full membership.
Azerbaijan's Perspective
Azerbaijan seeks full membership in the SCO.
Relationship with Pakistan
India's Perspective
India views Azerbaijan's ties with Pakistan unfavorably.
Azerbaijan's Perspective
Azerbaijan prioritizes a strong relationship with Pakistan.
- Event
- India allegedly blocked Azerbaijan's SCO membership
- Organization
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
- Accusation
- Azerbaijan accuses India of seeking 'revenge'
- Reason
- Azerbaijan's support for Pakistan
- Aliyev's Statement
- Prioritizes ties with Pakistan
- Meeting
- Aliyev met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the President of Turkey
Sources
India blocks Azerbaijan’s bid for full membership to the SCO, citing concern over ties with Pakistan
India Blocks Full Membership Of Azerbaijan To SCO: Reports
Azerbaijan Claims India Blocked Its SCO Full Membership Bid Over Pak Support
India blocks Azerbaijan’s SCO bid over Pakistan tilt, China backs Baku’s entry - Telegraph India
