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Jun 26, 2025
MEA clarifies India's stance on SCO joint statement
India chose not to sign the joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defense ministers' meeting this week.
The main reason? India wanted a tougher stance against terrorism, but not all member countries agreed, so consensus couldn't be reached.
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What India said
The Ministry of External Affairs said it's crucial for SCO nations to unite against terrorism and hold those behind cross-border attacks accountable.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also pointed out that with SCO representing 40% of the world's population and 30% of global GDP, teamwork is key for tackling big issues like terrorism and cybercrime—no country can do it alone.