Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message against terrorism from the platform of the 26th annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek. In the presence of leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Modi asserted that there should be no double standards when dealing with terrorist elements. The two-day gathering marks the completion of 25 years of the organization, drawing top leaders from multiple nations to deliberate on regional security, economic cooperation, and sustainable peace amid ongoing global tensions.
Strong Stand on Terrorism and Global Conflicts
Addressing the plenary session, the Prime Minister called for collective global action against all forms of terrorism. Highlighting the stark reality of extremism, he specifically mentioned the terror attack in Pahalgam, stating that the world witnessed the ugly face of terrorism during the incident. He expressed gratitude to the nations that stood firmly with India and extended their support following the attack. Modi made it clear that backing terrorism in any form is completely unacceptable and urged the international community to unite against every manifestation of terror as a fundamental duty toward humanity.
Bilateral Talks and Diplomatic Engagements
On the sidelines of the main summit, Prime Minister Modi held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral ties, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and other major regional developments. Emphasizing the need to halt continuous warfare, Modi stated that solutions cannot be found on the battlefield and that moving toward the end of conflicts through peaceful dialogue is an absolute necessity for human welfare. He also noted that ongoing conflicts in regions like West Asia require urgent peaceful resolutions.
Interactions and Notable Moments
During informal moments at the venue, Prime Minister Modi briefly interacted and exchanged pleasantries with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, a notable moment occurred when Modi completely overlooked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who was standing nearby, by choosing not to acknowledge him. The overarching theme of the silver jubilee summit focuses on sustainable peace, prosperity, and joint regional security.
