'No Whitewashing, India Will Defend Its People': Jaishankar Sends Strong Message At SCO Summit Days After Delhi Blast | WATCH

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a strong message on terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government Summit in Moscow, days after the November 10 Red Fort car explosion in Delhi was officially treated as a terror attack.

“There can be no justification, no looking away, no whitewashing of terrorism,” Jaishankar emphasised, underlining India’s sovereign right to protect its citizens. He noted that India “has the right to defend its people against terrorism and will exercise it”, reiterating New Delhi’s uncompromising stance.

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Reaffirming SCO’s Founding Objectives

Speaking during a session with SCO member states, Jaishankar highlighted the original purpose of the organisation: combating the “three evils” of terrorism, separatism, and extremism. “These threats have become even more serious over the years. It is imperative that the world displays zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” he stated.

Jaishankar’s remarks came in the wake of the Centre handing over the Red Fort blast case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), marking a decisive response to recent security challenges. The minister stressed that global solidarity against terrorism is essential and that nations must not ignore, justify, or downplay acts of terror.

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Call For SCO Adaptation And Reform

He also called for the SCO to adapt to the evolving global security environment, expand its agenda, and reform its working methods to remain effective. India, he said, would actively contribute to these objectives, ensuring the organisation continues to address the growing threats of terrorism, extremism, and separatism. 

Jaishankar reinforced India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and the country’s commitment to defending its people. Jaishankar noted, “It is imperative that the world displays zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”

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