SCO Member States Denounce Double Standards In Counter-Terrorism Efforts
· World · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
Leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek adopted the Bishkek Declaration, formally rejecting the use of double standards in global counter-terrorism operations. The document emphasizes the commitment of member states to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism while calling for the cross-border movement of terrorists to be addressed. Member states asserted that sovereign nations must maintain the leading role in countering these threats, citing principles of non-interference in internal affairs. The declaration also advocates for the UN to play a central role in implementing global counter-terrorism strategies. India, Pakistan, Iran, Russia, China, and Central Asian nations were among the signatories to the agreement.
Why it matters
The declaration establishes a unified regional stance against cross-border terrorism, directly impacting India's long-standing security concerns regarding state-sponsored activities in the region.
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