The statement of the SCO Summit in China is currently being finalized, and India is collaborating with other members to ensure that there is a strong condemnation. According to MEA Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal on Tuesday, terrorism includes cross-border terrorism.
During a press conference held in advance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Japan and China, he stated that one of the key goals of the SCO is to fight terrorism.
The summit's declaration, which is currently being finalized, and the text, which we are collaborating with other members and partners to ensure there should be a restatement of the firm condemnation of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. However, the text is still being finalized, he stated.
Maintaining the region's security is still a top priority for the SCO members, and this challenge still exists. The finalized statements, such as the joint statement, have previously included unequivocal condemnation of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. He continued, saying that the 23rd summit, which was completed during our presidency of the summit, was what I was alluding to.
Earlier this month, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Parliament that the primary objectives and responsibilities of the SCO are described. in its Charter's first article, entitled "Goals and Tasks. " One of the primary objectives is to work together to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism in all of their forms, as well as to combat illegal drug and weapons trafficking and other offenses. different forms of transnational criminal activity, as well as unlawful immigration.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which will be held in Tianjin, China, on August 31 and September 1, will be attended by Prime Minister Modi.
The Prime Minister is anticipated to have a few bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the Summit.
