India Upholds Firm Stance Against Terror at SCO Defence Ministers' Meet
India Upholds Firm Stance Against Terror at SCO Defence Ministers' Meet
India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, reportedly rejected a joint statement at Thursday's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting, citing attempts to soften language on terrorism. Government sources indicated that the proposed statement would have downplayed the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22nd. Both China and Pakistan reportedly sought to remove any mention of the Pahalgam incident while advocating for the inclusion of the Jaffar Express attack.
A government source emphasized that the Defence Minister asserted a clear position against "double standards" on terrorism, stressing the importance of SCO unity in confronting this threat. "The threat of terror cannot be diluted," the source added, underscoring India's unwavering commitment to its anti-terror stand.
India Rejects Softening Anti-Terror Stance at SCO Defence Meeting
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting on Thursday, reportedly declined to endorse a joint statement that he believed would have compromised India's firm position on terrorism. According to government sources, there were efforts to diminish the significance of the April 22nd Pahalgam terror attack in the statement. Sources revealed that China and Pakistan pushed for the exclusion of the Pahalgam incident while simultaneously seeking to include the Jaffar Express attack.
A source close to the government explained that the Defence Minister was unequivocal about the need for consistency in addressing terrorism, stating, "There cannot be double standards when it comes to terror." The source further highlighted the imperative for SCO member states to present a united front against this menace, adding that "The threat of terror cannot be diluted."
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