Explained: Significance of Pahalgam Reference in SCO’s Tianjin Declaration
- The Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, expressing condolences to the victims' families and emphasizing the need to combat terrorism.
- The Tianjin Declaration emphasized the need for cooperation against terrorism and the importance of addressing cross-border terrorism, although it did not mention Pakistan directly.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed initiatives such as an SCO development bank and pledged $1.4 billion in loans for joint projects during the summit.
- The Tianjin Declaration highlighted the SCO's commitment to security, economic cooperation, and opposition to unilateral sanctions, while emphasizing India's stance on cross-border terrorism.
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Explained: Significance of Pahalgam reference in SCO’s Tianjin declaration
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders condemned the April Pahalgam terrorist attack, expressing condolences and urging justice. The Tianjin declaration addresses terrorism while highlighting concerns over cross-border terrorism and regional stability.
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