‘No double standards on terrorism’: Rajnath’s warning at SCO meet with Pakistan present
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a strong warning against terrorism at an SCO meeting in Tajikistan, attended by Pakistan's deputy PM. He emphasized that there should be no double standards in combating terrorism and that the ecosystem supporting it must be dismantled.
Why it matters
The statement highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan and India's assertive stance on cross-border security within regional forums.
NEW DELHI: With Pakistan’s deputy PM Ishaq Dar in the room, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday delivered a strong message against terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Tajikistan's Dushanbe.Addressing representatives of SCO member countries, Rajnath said terrorism remained one of the biggest threats to peace and development, warning that its impact extended far beyond the loss of innocent lives.“Terrorism not only causes the loss of innocent lives but also disrupts investment and commerce. It radicalises society and deprives our youth of the opportunities they deserve,” the defence minister said.The defence minister stressed that terrorism could not be justified under any circumstances and called for a united approach against those who enable it.“There should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism, and no place for those who finance, support or provide safe havens to terrorists.
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