India Refuses to Sign SCO Joint Statement Over Terrorism Silence, Sends Strong Message on Pakistan’s Role
In a bold move during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meet in Qingdao, China, India blocked the release of a joint statement, taking a firm stand against what it described as the group’s failure to address the pressing issue of cross-border terrorism.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, representing India, declined to sign the draft communique,…