Overview

• Congress leader P. Chidambaram said Pakistan’s signature shows the SCO statement fails to differentiate between terrorism exporters and victims.
• The Tianjin Declaration by SCO heads of state condemned the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, and called for perpetrators, organisers and sponsors to be brought to justice.
• Member states also condemned attacks in Pakistan earlier this year, including those on the Jaffer Express and in Khuzdar.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked members for their solidarity after Pahalgam and urged no double standards in counterterrorism, calling for firm and decisive action.
• The declaration reaffirmed opposition to terrorism, separatism and extremism and warned against their use for mercenary purposes, while the MEA said Modi outlined priorities of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity.