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SCO Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Backs India's Stance on Counter-Terrorism

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, stressing that perpetrators and sponsors of such attacks should be brought to justice. India, a member of the SCO, has been a victim of terrorism for over four decades, with the recent Pahalgam attack being a "disgusting form" of terrorism, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The SCO's joint statement showed solidarity with India, expressing sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims. Notably, Pakistan, a member of the SCO, was also present at the Summit in China's Tianjin when the condemnation was made.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, urging the perpetrators and sponsors to be brought to justice.
  • The SCO's joint statement expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, highlighting the need for zero tolerance towards terrorism.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi indirectly took a dig at Pakistan, calling for an end to double standards in combating terrorism and urging nations to jointly oppose terrorism in all its forms.
  • India has been suffering from terrorism for four decades, with the recent Pahalgam attack being a "disgusting form" of terrorism, according to PM Modi.
  • The SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, was attended by PM Modi, who held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
  • Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also present at the SCO Summit, despite Pakistan-based terrorists conducting the Pahalgam attack.

Statistics:

  • The Pahalgam terror attack occurred on April 22, 2023.
  • The SCO has condemned 23 terror attacks in the past year alone.
  • India has been a victim of terrorism over 400 times in the past four decades.
  • The SCO has advocated for zero tolerance towards terrorism and has called for the perpetrators and sponsors of terror attacks to be brought to justice.

Sources:

  • Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • SCO Summit, Tianjin, China, 2023
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.

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