India thwarts China-Pakistan ploy at SCO Summit, rejects biased draft statement
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Defence Ministers' meet in Qingdao, China, India refused to sign a draft statement that excluded reference to the Pahalgam terror attack but included the Balochistan train hijacking incident. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on SCO members to work together to reduce terrorism risks in the region. The lack of consensus on terrorism concerns prevented the finalisation of a joint statement.
The discussion focusses on India's diplomatic efforts to counter Pakistan's global outreach and state sponsorship of terrorism. Panellists debate the effectiveness of Operation Sindoor and India's response to US President Trump's claims about mediating between India and Pakistan. The need for stronger outreach to organisations like BRICS and SCO is highlighted. Pakistan's strategy of maintaining 'effective parity' with India through various means is also analysed.
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