New Delhi/ Bishkek : Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where he reiterated India’s firm position that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only effective way to resolve conflicts.
Addressing the summit, PM Modi called for zero tolerance towards terrorism, stressing that the international community must adopt a united approach in combating the threat. He underlined that there can be no double standards in the fight against terrorism, and called for concerted efforts to dismantle the wider ecosystem that supports terrorism.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of strengthening regional connectivity, technology, innovation and startups, while calling for greater engagement with the younger generation.
Emphasising the role of cultural and civilisational exchanges in promoting mutual understanding, PM Modi announced India’s readiness to host the first SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum.
The Prime Minister’s address underlined India’s vision of a peaceful, secure, connected and prosperous SCO region, with cooperation in security, technology, connectivity and people-to-people ties forming key pillars of regional engagement.
In essence, India used the SCO platform to make a clear case for diplomacy over conflict, zero tolerance towards terrorism and deeper regional cooperation through connectivity, innovation and cultural dialogue.