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SCO nations, including China and Turkey, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, echoing India’s stance. Though Pakistan wasn’t named, calling for justice for the attack’s sponsors marks a major diplomatic win.
SCO 'strongly condemns' Pahalgam attack in Tianjin declaration
New Delhi: India has achieved a major diplomatic success at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting. The SCO member countries have strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April 2025.
However, Pakistan was not directly named in this joint declaration, while India has long accused Pakistan of harboring terrorism.
SCO joint declaration: Strong condemnation of Pahalgam attack
The joint statement issued after the SCO summit in Tianjin City, China, said: “The member countries strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. They expressed deep condolences to the families of the dead and injured. It also said that the culprits, organizers and sponsors of such attacks should be brought to justice.”
The statement has also been shared by countries like China and Turkey, which had previously not shared India's view, so it is being considered a major diplomatic achievement for India.
Condemnation of terrorist attacks in Pakistan
The SCO declaration also condemns terrorist attacks within Pakistan, including the bomb blast on the Jaffar Express on March 11 and the Khuzdar attack on May 21. This shows that the SCO does not consider terrorism a regional but a collective threat.
PM Modi at the SCO Summit in Tianjin
PM Modi's tough message: "Double standards will not work anymore."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the summit, said: "Terrorism is not just a threat to the security of any one country but a challenge to the entirety of humanity." He also raised the question, "Is it still acceptable for some countries to openly support terrorism?"
Modi stressed that no double standards on terrorism will be tolerated anymore, and all countries should unanimously condemn terrorism in all its forms and colors. He said that this is our responsibility towards humanity.
Step towards improving India-China relations
Prime Minister Modi started his visit to China with a meeting with President Xi Jinping. During this, the two leaders discussed improving relations after resolving the border dispute going on for the last four years in eastern Ladakh. This also indicates that there is a possibility of a new beginning in India-China relations.
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India's big diplomatic victory over terrorism
Joint condemnation of the Pahalgam attack at the SCO conference was an important success for India. Even though Pakistan was not named, talking about bringing the sponsors of the attack to justice is a clear and strong message.
Prime Minister Modi's sharp remarks against double standards on terrorism have further strengthened India's position on the international stage.
