'No double standards on terror acceptable': PM Modi's stern message to Pakistan at SCO; Shehbaz Sharif present

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the plenary session at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin and called for a united global fight against terrorism . PM Modi delivered his message on terrorism with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in attendance.

Emphasising that terrorism is a universal threat, PM Modi warned against selective approaches. “Security, peace and stability are the basis of development of any country. But terrorism, separatism and extremism are big challenges in this path. Terrorism is not just a challenge to the security of a country but a common challenge for all of humanity. No country, no society, no citizen can consider itself safe from it. Therefore, India has emphasised unity in the fight against terrorism... 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.

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#WATCH | At the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) Members Session in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Security, peace and stability are the basis of development of any country. But terrorism, separatism and extremism are big challenges in this path. Terrorism… pic.twitter.com/BCEm6JfJFj

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Calling for consistency, the Prime Minister said, “We have to say clearly and unanimously that no double standards are acceptable on terrorism.” He added, “… This attack 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...”

“India has been bearing the brunt of the 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,” he added.

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The Prime Minister also linked trust in connectivity projects to sovereignty. “…Connectivity that bypasses sovereignty loses trust and meaning... India has always believed that strong connectivity not only boosts trade but also opens doors to growth and trust. With this in mind, we are working on initiatives like the Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor. This will help us improve connectivity with Afghanistan and the Central Asia,” he stated.

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Highlighting India’s reform trajectory, he said, “Today, India is moving ahead following the mantra of Reform, Perform and Transform... We have tried to turn every challenge into an opportunity... I invite all of you to be a part of India's development journey .”

#WATCH | "...Connectivity that bypasses sovereignty loses trust and meaning..." says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) Members Session in Tianjin, China

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"Today, India is moving ahead following the mantra of Reform, Perform and Transform... We have tried to turn every challenge into an opportunity... I invite all of you to be a part of India's development journey."

#WATCH | At the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) Members Session in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today, India is moving ahead following the mantra of Reform, Perform and Transform... We have tried to turn every challenge into an opportunity... I invite… pic.twitter.com/iRxvoG7IYz

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The Prime Minister welcomed institutional changes within the grouping. “It is a matter of happiness that the SCO is evolving with the changing needs of the times. Four new centres are being set up to tackle challenges such as organised crime, drug trafficking, cyber security. We welcome this reform oriented mindset,” he remarked.

#WATCH | At the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) Members Session in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "It is a matter of happiness that the SCO is evolving with the changing needs of the times. Four new centres are being set up to tackle challenges such as… pic.twitter.com/31tX5Hzyhg

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Laying out India’s vision for the SCO, he said, “…India has played a very positive role as a member of the SCO. India's vision and policy for the SCO is based on three important pillars. S - Security, C - Connectivity and O - Opportunity.”

PM Modi also extended diplomatic courtesies, saying, “I am happy to participate in the SCO Summit. I want to thank President Xi Jinping for giving us a grand welcome. Today is the Independence Day of Uzbekistan, I congratulate them as well.”

The SCO summit was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders, providing a key platform to discuss regional security, connectivity, and economic cooperation.