During his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message regarding terrorism. He raised the question of whether the overt support given by 'certain nations" to terrorist organisations should be tolerated.
Speaking at the 25th SCO summit in Tianjin, China, which was also attended by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PM Modi emphasised that "terrorism is not just a threat to the security of any one country but to humanity as a whole."
He specifically mentioned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, stating that India has endured the "brunt of terrorism" for four decades. He also expressed gratitude to the partner nations that have supported New Delhi in its fight against terrorism.
"India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of terrorism in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly country that stood with us in this hour of grief," the Prime Minister stated.
PM Modi further added, "We have to say clearly and unanimously that no double standards are acceptable on terrorism. This attack (Pahalgam) was an open challenge to every country and person who believes in humanity. In such a situation, it is natural to raise the question of whether the open support of terrorism by some countries can be acceptable to us. We have to unanimously oppose terrorism in every form and colour. This is our duty towards humanity."
He highlighted India's proactive role in counter-terror operations under the SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), including a recent joint information campaign targeting Al-Qaeda and its affiliated groups.
"India took the initiative to fight Al-Qaeda and the terrorist organisations associated with it by leading the Joint Information Operation. We raised our voice against terror financing. I express gratitude for your support in it," he said.
Additionally, PM Modi noted that India has played a very positive role as an SCO member. He outlined India's vision and policy for the organisation, which he said is based on three key pillars: "S - Security, C- Connectivity and O - Opportunity."
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