Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 1: BJP spokesperson, Gaurav Gupta said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Tianjin Declaration marks a historic moment for India and for the global fight against terrorism. For the first time, the world has spoken in one united voice not only against terrorists, but also against those who organise, fund, and sponsor terrorism.
He said the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025, in which 26 innocent lives were lost, was a barbaric act that shook the conscience of humanity. “In the Tianjin Declaration, SCO member states strongly condemned the massacre, expressed condolences to the families of the victims, and categorically stated that perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of such attacks must be brought to justice. This is a resounding endorsement of India’s long-standing stand under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi,” Gupta stated.
He said the Tianjin Declaration, adopted unanimously by all SCO member states-including Russia, China and even Pakistan-categorically condemned the barbaric attack in which 26 innocent lives were lost. Importantly, the declaration went beyond perfunctory statements and asserted that perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of terrorism must be brought to justice. “This is nothing less than a global endorsement of India’s long-standing stance that state-backed terrorism cannot go unpunished,” Gupta said.
Gupta underlined that the declaration assumes even greater significance because it was adopted in the presence of Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif. Despite Pakistan’s consistent policy of nurturing and exporting terror, the SCO as a collective body has now sent out a strong and united message that the use of extremist groups for political or mercenary purposes is unacceptable.
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