{"id":6253,"date":"2025-09-01T19:21:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T19:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6253"},"modified":"2025-09-01T19:21:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T19:21:59","slug":"pm-modi-calls-for-unified-action-against-terrorism-boosts-vision-for-connectivity-and-cultural-cooperation-at-25th-sco-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6253","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Calls for Unified Action Against Terrorism, Boosts Vision for Connectivity and Cultural Cooperation at 25th SCO Summit.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1><strong>PM Modi Calls for Unified Action Against Terrorism, Boosts Vision for Connectivity and Cultural Cooperation at 25th SCO Summit.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tianjin, China:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a wide-ranging and strongly-worded address at the <strong>25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)<\/strong>, <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> reaffirmed India\u2019s steadfast commitment to peace, security, connectivity, and reform-oriented multilateralism. Speaking in Tianjin, China, PM Modi laid out India\u2019s strategic vision under the pillars of <strong>Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity (SCO)<\/strong> \u2013 a framework that aligns with India\u2019s broader goals of regional stability and global cooperation.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Three Pillars of India\u2019s SCO Vision: Security, Connectivity, Opportunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Addressing leaders from the eight-member bloc, PM Modi emphasized that India&#8217;s engagement with the SCO is guided by a clear and actionable vision centered around the three foundational pillars:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>S \u2013 Security<\/strong><br \/>\nCalling <strong>terrorism<\/strong> the greatest threat to humanity, PM Modi condemned acts of extremism and separatism and called for <strong>unified, decisive action<\/strong> by SCO member states. He described terrorism as a <strong>shared global challenge<\/strong>, and highlighted India&#8217;s leadership in counterterrorism efforts, particularly through the SCO&#8217;s <strong>Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>India, he noted, led a <strong>Joint Information Operation<\/strong> this year focused on dismantling networks affiliated with <strong>Al-Qaeda<\/strong>, and has consistently called for greater coordination to combat <strong>radicalization<\/strong> and <strong>terror financing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Referring to the <strong>recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam<\/strong>, the Prime Minister delivered a poignant message:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;This attack was not only an assault on the conscience of India, but an open challenge to every nation and individual who believes in humanity.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He expressed gratitude to fellow SCO members for their solidarity during India\u2019s time of grief, but warned against <strong>double standards<\/strong> on terrorism, stating:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Can the open support for terrorism by certain countries ever be acceptable to us? We must oppose terrorism in every form and manifestation.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>C \u2013 Connectivity<\/strong><br \/>\nOn the second pillar, PM Modi emphasized the role of connectivity not just in facilitating trade but in building <strong>trust and development<\/strong> across the region. He cited India&#8217;s initiatives like the <strong>Chabahar Port<\/strong> and the <strong>International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)<\/strong> as transformative tools for strengthening regional linkages.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that all connectivity projects must respect <strong>sovereignty and territorial integrity<\/strong>, referring to SCO Charter principles, and cautioned that connectivity that undermines sovereignty loses its legitimacy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>O \u2013 Opportunity<\/strong><br \/>\nHighlighting India&#8217;s presidency of the SCO in 2023, PM Modi pointed to new initiatives launched under India&#8217;s leadership, including areas like <strong>start-ups and innovation, traditional medicine, youth empowerment, digital inclusion<\/strong>, and <strong>Buddhist heritage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6254\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1756754457439-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1756754457439-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1756754457439-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1756754457439-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1756754457439-1536x990.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FB_IMG_1756754457439.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>To build on these achievements, PM Modi proposed the creation of a <strong>SCO Civilizational Dialogue Forum<\/strong> to foster cultural exchanges and people-to-people connections across ancient civilizations.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Let us bring our civilizational richness \u2013 our art, literature, and traditions \u2013 to the global stage, through shared dialogue and engagement,&#8221; he stated.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Reform, Multilateralism, and Global Justice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PM Modi lauded the SCO for its evolution and welcomed the establishment of <strong>four new centres<\/strong> to tackle pressing issues such as <strong>organized crime<\/strong>, <strong>drug trafficking<\/strong>, and <strong>cybersecurity<\/strong>. He urged similar reformist approaches to be applied to <strong>global institutions<\/strong>, particularly the <strong>United Nations<\/strong>, which will mark its <strong>80th anniversary<\/strong> next year.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The colourful dreams of the new generation cannot be displayed on a black-and-white screen. It is time to change the screen,&#8221; said PM Modi, in a metaphor calling for inclusive global governance that reflects the aspirations of the <strong>Global South<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Support for SCO Unity and Future Cooperation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PM Modi expressed appreciation for <strong>President Xi Jinping\u2019s<\/strong> hospitality and acknowledged China\u2019s successful chairmanship of the Summit. He congratulated <strong>President Sadyr Japarov<\/strong> of Kyrgyzstan for assuming the next <strong>SCO Presidency<\/strong>, expressing India&#8217;s continued support and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The summit concluded with the unanimous adoption of the <strong>Tianjin Declaration<\/strong>, reinforcing SCO\u2019s commitment to regional peace, multilateral reform, and inclusive development.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Key Takeaways from PM Modi\u2019s Address at SCO 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strong condemnation of terrorism<\/strong> and call for accountability of state sponsors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeal to end double standards<\/strong> and adopt a unified SCO position on terrorism.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support for connectivity projects<\/strong> like Chabahar and INSTC that respect sovereignty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proposal for a Civilizational Dialogue Forum<\/strong> to foster cultural and academic exchanges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Call for reform of global institutions<\/strong>, especially the UN, in line with modern challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Recognition of SCO&#8217;s role in <strong>regional security, counterterrorism, and multilateralism<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As India continues to expand its regional influence while balancing strategic autonomy, PM Modi\u2019s address signals a forward-leaning yet pragmatic approach to diplomacy\u2014anchored in security, mutual respect, and shared civilizational values.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM Modi Calls for Unified Action Against Terrorism, Boosts Vision for Connectivity and Cultural Cooperation at 25th SCO Summit.\u00a0 &nbsp; 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