PM Modi's Address at SCO Summit Emphasises India's Regional Vision and Anti-Terror Stance

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Monday underlined India's regional vision, highlighting the core principles of sovereignty, security, and balanced connectivity. Modi also called for an uncompromising stance against cross-border terrorism, proposing the formation of a 'Civilisation Dialogue Forum' to enhance people-to-people ties in the SCO.

Key Takeaways:

  • PM Modi reiterated India's stance on terrorism, emphasizing the need for collective action against extremism and opposing any kind of double standard on the issue of terrorism.
  • Modi highlighted India's leading role in combating global terror outfits, such as Al-Qaeda and its affiliates, and reiterated the country's opposition to terror financing.
  • The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to friendly nations for standing with India during the recent Pahalgam terror attack and hit out at countries that "openly support terrorism".
  • Modi underlined the significance of connectivity projects that respect sovereignty and territorial integrity, aligning with the fundamental principle of the SCO Charter.
  • He stressed that India views connectivity as a tool not only for trade but also for fostering trust and development, and emphasized the importance of strong connectivity to ensure trust and growth.
  • PM Modi proposed the formation of a 'Civilisation Dialogue Forum' to enhance people-to-people ties in the SCO, providing a global platform for countries to share ancient civilisation, culture, traditions, and literature.
  • During his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Modi welcomed the peace efforts towards ending the war in Ukraine and expressed the hope that all parties would move forward constructively in this process.

Statistics:

  • India has been fighting the menace of terrorism for the last 7 decades.
  • The recent Pahalgam terror attack resulted in the loss of 26 civilians, mostly tourists.
  • India's connectivity projects, such as the Chabahar and International North-South Economic Corridor, aim to enhance connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
  • India's SCO presidency in 2023 infused new energy and ideas, including youth empowerment, digital inclusion, and Buddhist heritage.

Sources:

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the SCO Summit on Monday.
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com (2025).