SCO's Firm Stance Against Terrorism Shines at Summit

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) condemned recent terror attacks and rejected 'double standards' in counter-terrorism efforts at its summit. Key global leaders attended the event, highlighting regional security and a unified stance against terrorism, separatism, and extremism. The SCO also criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza and reiterated the UN's crucial role in addressing terrorist threats.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Tianjin | Updated: 01-09-2025 11:41 IST | Created: 01-09-2025 11:41 IST
SCO's Firm Stance Against Terrorism Shines at Summit
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) delivered a decisive condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack during its annual summit, aligning with India's stance against 'double standards' in anti-terrorism efforts.

Attended by prominent world leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the summit stressed the urgency of tackling terrorism to bolster regional security. The SCO also censured Israel's military actions in Gaza for exacerbating the humanitarian crisis there.

The declaration called for unified international efforts to counter terrorist threats and emphasized the UN's pivotal role in implementing its Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The SCO reiterated that terrorism, in all forms, is unacceptable and urged justice for those behind recent attacks.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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