India urges unified SCO action against terrorism at Bishkek meet
India urges unified SCO action against terrorism at Bishkek meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls for zero tolerance and a unified, consistent fight against terrorism at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek.
In Bishkek, at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting, defence minister Rajnath Singh delivered a firm verdict: terrorism cannot be justified and must be confronted with zero tolerance and a unified, consistent approach. He urged all SCO members to coordinate their efforts to counter terrorism, extremism and radicalism in all forms, closing doors to any double standards.
He stressed that terrorism has no nationality or theology, a principle that should guide shared security policies and cooperation. The call comes amid growing concerns over regional security and the threat posed by extremist networks, with the defense establishment pushing for a coordinated response that transcends borders.
On the sidelines, Singh held talks with China's defence minister and discussed West Asia developments as well as ongoing efforts to rebuild ties after earlier border tensions. He also touched on bilateral defence cooperation with Russia, signaling a broader push for united action within SCO to stabilise key flashpoints and deter terrorism.
Analysts say the real test will be translating rhetoric into concrete measures—financing controls, information sharing, joint training and interoperability. Yet the emphasis on no double standards and a zero-tolerance stance signals a sharpened focus on unified action as the SCO reshapes its security agenda.
