SCO summit: There must not be any double standards in combating terrorism, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting, emphasizing the need for a unified approach to combat terrorism. He highlighted that terrorism cannot be justified and called for consistency in addressing state-sponsored terrorism. Singh also stressed the importance of diplomacy and cooperation among SCO member states to promote peace and stability.
- ▪Rajnath Singh stated that terrorism is a serious threat to global peace during the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting.
- ▪He called for zero tolerance and a consistent approach to eliminate terrorism and extremism.
- ▪Singh emphasized that no grievance can justify violence against innocent people.
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Terrorism remains the most serious threat to global peace and the emerging world order, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said while addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek.Emphasising zero tolerance, he called for a unified and consistent approach to eliminate terrorism, extremism and radicalism in all forms.Mr. Singh underscored that terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances, asserting that it has no nationality and no theology. He stressed that no grievance, real or perceived, can excuse violence against innocent people.
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