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In China, Rajnath Singh Refuses to Sign SCO Statement that Skips Pahalgam, but Mentions Balochistan
- On June 26, 2025, India refused to sign the SCO joint communique in Qingdao, ending the meeting without a consensus.
- India objected to the omission of the April 22 Pahalgam attack in the SCO declaration, which instead referenced incidents in Balochistan, aligning with Pakistan’s narrative, and refused to sign on June 26, 2025.
- On April 22, 2025, The Resistance Front claimed responsibility for attacking tourists in Pahalgam, killing 26 civilians including a Nepali national.
- India's refusal to sign the SCO joint statement led to the meeting ending without a consensus, delivering a diplomatic setback for India and a narrative victory for Pakistan.
- With the SCO leaders’ summit later this year, India’s stance on terrorism will face regional test as it seeks global support following Pahalgam, highlighting its zero-tolerance policy.
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India left red-faced at SCO ministerial moot
India suffered a diplomatic humiliation on Thursday at the meeting of Defence Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) when member states refused to back New Delhi's stance against Pakistan. The defence members from 10-nation SCO, including host China, Russia, Iran, India, Pakistan and others came together for a two-day huddle in the Chinese city of Qingdao. The meeting ended without the issuance of a joint communiqué as India refuse…
Rajnath refuses to sign SCO communique
Qingdao: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday refused to sign a joint communique of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) following the omission of the Pahalgam terror attack and not explicitly addressing India’s concerns over Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism. The SCO operates under the framework of consensus, and Singh’s refusal to endorse the document resulted in the SCO defence ministers’ conclave in this Chinese port city e…
In the SCO draft, Pakistan and China were trying to divert attention from the issue of terrorism so that they do not have to stand in the dock. But Defense Minister Rajnath Singh refused to sign the draft because it could weaken India's position.
In China, Rajnath Singh refuses to sign SCO statement that skips Pahalgam, but mentions Balochistan
During the SCO meeting in China, Rajnath Singh declined to sign a joint statement that omitted the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. His stance highlights India’s commitment to counter-terrorism and calls for accountability, amidst rising tensions with Pakistan and China.
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