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Russia Today
an hour ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
SCO needs to take ‘uncompromising position' on terrorism
India's foreign minister S. Jaishankar has called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to take an 'uncompromising position' on terrorism and stay true to its founding objectives. Speaking at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting on Tuesday in Tianjin, he said the challenge for the grouping is to stabilize the global order and address longstanding challenges that threaten its collective interests. 'The three evils that SCO was founded to combat were terrorism, separatism and extremism,' Jaishankar said. 'Not surprisingly, they often occur together.' The Indian minister took the example of a terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in April that claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. 'It was deliberately conducted to undermine the tourism economy of Jammu and Kashmir, while sowing a religious divide,' he added. 'It is imperative that the SCO, to remain true to its founding objectives, take an uncompromising position on this challenge,' he said. The meeting was also attended by Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar. New Delhi has blamed the April attack in Kashmir on Islamabad and struck suspected terrorist targets in Pakistan-controlled territory in response in May. This led to a military exchange that ended in four days with a ceasefire. At the SCO meeting, Dar said Pakistan seeks a 'relationship of peace with all its neighbors,' according to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry. In Tianjin, Jaishankar also called on the SCO members to assist Afghanistan. 'The compulsions of regional stability are buttressed by our longstanding concern for the well-being of the Afghan people,' he said. 'The international community, particularly SCO members, must therefore step up with development assistance. India, for its part, will certainly do so.' The foreign ministers met in the Chinese city to prepare for the 25th Heads of State Council meeting, which will be held on August 31.
India Today
2 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Committed to ceasefire but...: What Pak Minister said on relations with neighbours
Pakistan Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, on Tuesday sought a relationship of peace and stability with all neighbours, including India, saying disputes and differences are resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, instead of conflict and an address at the Shangai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) foreign ministers meeting in the Chinese city, Dar said the last three months have witnessed "extremely disturbing developments" in South is most unfortunate that the attribution of the Pahalgam Attack to Pakistan — without a credible investigation or verifiable evidence — brought the two nuclear-armed states to the brink of a major conflict," he said. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.'Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to the ceasefire and the cultivation of a stable regional equilibrium. However, we cannot accept that the arbitrary use of force is normalised," Dar said."We believe that disputes and differences are resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, instead of conflict and coercion," he added."In that backdrop, initiation of a comprehensive and structured dialogue can meaningfully address the full spectrum of issues that have long bedevilled peace and security in South Asia. Strict adherence to bilateral agreements would be equally important in this regard,' said Dar, who also holds the portfolio of deputy prime said the events unfolding in the region since the April 22 attack in Pahalgam "reaffirmed a central truth of South Asian geopolitics: the peaceful settlement of longstanding unresolved disputes was imperative for an enduring peace in the region."'Terrorism is the common concern of humanity that threatens global security. All forms of terrorism, including state terrorism, are condemnable. We must shun the use of terrorism for political purposes and combat this menace through a cooperative approach, including addressing its root causes,' he foreign minister also slammed last month's attacks by Israel and the US on Iran, saying it was 'unacceptable."He further said Israel has shown a reckless disregard for international norms and humanity through its relentless and disproportionate use of force in Gaza, resulting in the death of tens of thousands of civilians, causing the worst humanitarian crisis in Gaza."We call for an immediate halt to Israel's atrocities. The only viable remedy to the Palestine dispute is the realisation of a two-state solution which includes the establishment of Palestine as a viable, secure and contiguous state on the basis of pre-1967 borders with Al Quds as its capital," he said Pakistan is increasingly concerned at the trend of using aggression as a tool of policy. He called for the resolution of longstanding disputes through peaceful means, dialogue, diplomacy and according to the principles of international law, justice and fairness.'We need to take concrete steps within the existing SCO's mechanisms for trade and development and promote the use of national currencies for mutual settlement within the SCO region to avoid international financial shocks," he also called on the SCO members to collectively address the existential threat of climate change, saying that at a time when the global order is experiencing profound challenges, SCO has emerged as a stabilising force.'In our pursuit of peace and security, we believe in non-aggression, non-interference in internal affairs, non-use of force or threat of its use in international relations, as well as seeking no unilateral military superiority in the region,' he the meeting, Dar, in a post on X said: 'At the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting today, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to multilateralism, mutual respect and regional stability. The Shanghai Spirit continues to guide us towards dialogue, mutual trust and the pursuit of a more just and inclusive international order.'The SCO comprises 10 member states, namely China, Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus. China currently holds the rotating presidency of the SCO.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Pakistan#India-Pakistan#SCO Summit#Operation Sindoor
Al Arabiya
5 hours ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
China willing to cooperate with Pakistan in agriculture and mining, minister says
China's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China was willing to deepen cooperation with Pakistan in agriculture, industry and mining, as he met with his Pakistani counterpart in Tianjin, according to a Chinese statement. China 'supports Pakistan in carrying out its anti-terrorism operations' and believes Pakistan would 'do its utmost' to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Pakistan's Ishaq Dar.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Committed To Peace': Pak Calls for Dialogue With India at SCO After Pahalgam Attack, Op Sindoor
/ Jul 16, 2025, 12:06PM IST At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' meet in Tianjin, Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar made a fresh pitch for peace with India, stressing Islamabad's commitment to the ceasefire and regional stability following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Calling the last three months "extremely disturbing," Dar said it was 'unfortunate' the two nuclear-armed nations came close to a major conflict. Without naming Operation Sindoor, Dar rejected the normalization of 'arbitrary use of force' and urged dialogue and diplomacy as the only path forward. Dar called for a 'structured and comprehensive dialogue' with India to resolve longstanding issues and ensure peace in South Asia. His comments come amid rising tensions and India's recent anti-terror operations across the LoC.#india #pakistan #sco #ishaqdar #indiapakistan #scotalks #operationsindoor #pahalgamattack #ceasefire #peaceinsouthasia #indiapakdialogue #sco2025 #pakistanforeignpolicy #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
Express Tribune
11 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Dar rejects 'normalisation of arbitrary force'
Foreign ministers of the SCO member states pose for a group photograph during the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin, China. Photo: AFP Listen to article Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to regional stability, multilateral cooperation, and peaceful dispute resolution during his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin on Tuesday. Speaking at the high-level gathering, Dar emphasised the SCO's role as a stabilising force in a world facing profound geopolitical challenges. He praised China's leadership in advancing the organisation's agenda and welcomed Belarus as the newest full member. Dar strongly criticised Israel's military actions in Gaza, labeling them a "reckless disregard for international norms" that has led to a dire humanitarian crisis. He urged an immediate ceasefire and reiterated Pakistan's support for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as Palestine's capital. The foreign minister also denounced recent attacks on Iran, including US strikes on nuclear facilities, calling such actions against SCO member states "unacceptable". Dar expressed concern over recent escalations in South Asia, referencing the Pahalgam attack allegations that brought Pakistan and a neighboring nuclear-armed state to the brink of conflict. He stressed that disputes must be resolved through dialogue, not coercion, and called for structured talks to address long-standing issues. "Pakistan remains committed to ceasefire agreements and regional stability, but we cannot accept the normalisation of arbitrary force," he stated. Dar advocated for institutional reforms within the SCO, including the adoption of English as a third official language and enhanced Secretariat capabilities. He also highlighted the need for economic collaboration, proposing greater use of national currencies to mitigate global financial shocks and backing the creation of an alternative development funding mechanism. He also underscored the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship Belt and Road Initiative project, as vital for regional connectivity and shared prosperity. The deputy prime minister called for renewed engagement with Afghanistan through the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group and emphasized a unified approach to counterterrorism, rejecting its use for political gains. He also flagged climate change as a critical challenge requiring collective action. In closing, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's dedication to the "Shanghai Spirit" of mutual trust and cooperation, urging member states to pursue a future "defined not by confrontation, but by collaboration." FMs meeting Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan on Tuesday during a joint call of foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states with Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Xi, in his address to the visiting foreign ministers, underscored the importance of regional cooperation under the SCO framework - a body spanning the Eurasian landmass and representing a significant portion of the global population. On the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Dar also held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Russia, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. DPM/FM Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the SCO CFM in Tianjin, China. During the meeting, both the dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral ties and agreed to further enhance cooperation in trade, energy, agriculture, and defence, a DPM's Office news release said. On the occasion, the DPM/FM reiterated the invitation for FM Lavrov to visit Pakistan. In a meeting with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kulubaev Zheenbek Moldokanovic at the Great Hall in Tianjin, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the longstanding Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan relationship and expressed interest in expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest. Separately, DPM Dar met Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu. The two leaders reiterated their resolve to deepen bilateral ties and enhance collaboration in regional and multilateral fora. Dar also held meetings with the foreign ministers of other SCO member states on the sidelines of the joint call with President Xi. "Valuable opportunity to exchange views and reinforce regional cooperation during these challenging times," he posted on X following his meetings with the foreign ministers of Iran, Uzbekistan, and Belarus.
