🔎 India Declines to Sign SCO Statement: Standing Firm on Terrorism
In a bold diplomatic move, India has refused to sign the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) joint statement issued after the recent Defense Ministers’ meeting. 🇮🇳
🔹 Why did India decline?
Despite India’s clear call for the SCO to condemn recent terrorist attacks like the Pahalgam attack in Jammu & Kashmir, the joint statement excluded any mention of it.
Meanwhile, the statement referenced attacks in Baluchistan, Pakistan, highlighting a clear imbalance in acknowledging terrorism concerns of all members.
India’s Defense Minister emphasized the need for the SCO to call out state sponsors of terrorism unequivocally, a stance not reflected in the final statement.
🌐 What does this mean?
This episode exposes fractures within the SCO, an organization formed as a counterweight to Western-led institutions, and raises questions about its unity.
It also underscores China’s influence—as the meeting’s host and Pakistan’s ally—in shaping the SCO’s agenda.
Yet, India’s participation reaffirms a key diplomatic principle: being at the table is essential to voice concerns and defend national interests, even in challenging forums.
📢 India’s stand sends a strong message—it will not accept selective condemnation of terrorism and remains committed to exposing double standards in multilateral platforms.
💬 What do you think about India’s decision to decline signing the SCO statement? Share your thoughts below!
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