SCO Summit 2025: PM Modi sends stern message to Pakistan, "No double standards on terrorism"

While addressing the plenary session at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a united global effort against Terrorism. Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, was also in attendance, while PM Modi strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack, reiterating "no double standards on terrorism are acceptable." 

Calling terrorism "a universal threat", PM Modi warned against "any selective approaches." He said, "Security, peace, and stability are the basis of the 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 emphasized 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." 

#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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Adding, "We have to say clearly and unanimously that no double standards are acceptable on terrorism." 

Talking about the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians in Kashmir, PM Modi said, "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 color. This is our duty towards humanity..." 

Further stating, "India has been bearing the brunt of 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." 

#WATCH | "We have to say clearly and unanimously that no double standards are acceptable on terrorism..." says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) Members Session in Tianjin, China

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The PM also linked trust in connectivity projects to sovereignty and highlighted India's reform trajectory, stating that it is moving ahead with the mantra of Reform, Perform, and Transform, turning every challenge into an opportunity. 

He also laid down India's vision for the SCO, saying, "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 pillars: S- Security, C- Connectivity, and O- Opportunity.