Archive · 29 Jun 2025
India Disputes SCO's Stance on Cross-Border Terrorism
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a group of countries, is having trouble agreeing on how to talk about terrorism.
India is upset because a recent statement didn't mention an attack by terrorists that India blames on Pakistan.
India refused to sign the statement because it didn't reflect India's concerns.
This shows there are disagreements within the group about security and who is responsible for attacks.
India feels the SCO is not taking cross-border terrorism seriously.
SCO's recent joint statement omitted the killing of tourists by cross-border terrorists.
India refused to sign the joint statement.
India accuses Pakistan of sheltering the militant group responsible for the attack.
The statement mentioned militant activities in Balochistan.
India's Defence Minister urged SCO to hold perpetrators of cross-border terrorism accountable.
- Who
- SCO member states, particularly India and Pakistan.
- What
- SCO joint statement omitted mention of cross-border terrorism concerns.
- When
- Following a recent SCO Defence Minister's summit.
- Where
- At the SCO
- Why
- Due to differing perspectives on terrorism, specifically regarding cross-border activities.
India's Perspective
Pakistan's implicit perspective through the Joint Statement
Terrorism Allegations
India's Perspective
Pakistan is complicit in cross-border terrorism and should be held accountable.
Pakistan's implicit perspective through the Joint Statement
The joint statement appears to be pro-Pakistan and omits India's security concerns.
- Organization
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
- Key Issue
- Disagreement on terrorism definition/responsibility
- Countries Involved
- India, Pakistan
- Incident Mentioned
- Killing of tourists by cross-border terrorists in Pahalgam
- India's Stance
- Refused to sign joint statement
