With Shehbaz Sharif in attendance, Modi calls out 'double standards' on terrorism at SCO
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized "double standards" regarding terrorism during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The meeting included heads of state from Russia and China, as well as Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif. While addressing regional security, Modi also urged Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The summit serves as a forum for member states to coordinate policy and counter the influence of the United States.
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- β Leaders from India, China, and Russia attended the SCO summit.
- β Narendra Modi requested that Vladimir Putin end the war in Ukraine.
What changed
Modi urged Putin to end the Ukraine war and criticized terrorism policies at the SCO summit.
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Modi targets terrorism double standards at SCO summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized "double standards" regarding terrorism during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The meeting included heads of state from Russia and China, as well as Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif. While addressing regional security, Modi also urged Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The summit serves as a forum for member states to coordinate policy and counter the influence of the United States.
Why it matters
The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. Tensions between India and Pakistan over terrorism often dominate these meetings. The conflict in Ukraine adds further diplomatic friction among the member states.
What is confirmed
- Leaders from India, China, and Russia attended the SCO summit.
- Narendra Modi requested that Vladimir Putin end the war in Ukraine.
Still unconfirmed
- Narendra Modi called out "double standards" on terrorism while Shehbaz Sharif was in attendance.
What to watch next
- Putin's formal reaction to Modi's plea to end the Ukraine conflict.
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (5)
- AP News β Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence
- Al Jazeera β Xi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: Whatβs on the agenda?
- politico.eu β Modi implores tense Putin to end Ukraine war
- BBC β Ukraine war: What to make of Modi's plea to Putin to end conflict
- Hindustan Times β With Shehbaz Sharif in attendance, Modi calls out 'double standards' on terrorism at SCO | India News
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