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Nikkei Asia
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
India rejects signing Shanghai Cooperation Organization statement
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, left, attends the Defense Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Members States in Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong province on June 26. © AP NEW DELHI (AP) -- Beijing's bid for enhanced regional leadership suffered a setback Thursday when India rejected signing a joint statement put before members of the China-backed Shanghai Cooperation Organization, saying it was pro-Pakistan in not mentioning April's terror attack on Indian tourists. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the statement diluted India's position on critical issues such as terrorism and regional security, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak to the media.
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rajnath Singh refuses to sign SCO statement as cross-border terrorism concerns remain unaddressed
Jun 26, 2025 12:18 PM IST Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday has reportedly refused to sign the joint statement of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). As per reports, the defence minister refused to dot India's name on the document due to its failure to address India's concern regarding cross-border terrorism. India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attends the Defense Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Members States in Qingdao (AP) At the SCO Summit, India raised its concerns regarding cross-border terrorism, citing the Pahalgam attack and conflict with Pakistan. However, as per PTI, Rajnath Singh refused to endorse the joint statement as it not did explicitly address India's concerns. Citing sources close to the matter, PTI reported that India's refusal comes due to no clear-cut approach to combat terrorism, including cross-border terror attacks. With Singh's refusal, the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting concluded with no joint statement from the participants. The meeting was held from June 25 to 26 in Qingdao, China. Defence leaders from member states such as India, China, Russia, and other Central Asian nations came together to discuss issues related to regional and international peace and security.
