External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s steadfast stand against terrorism, stating that there can be no justification, no overlooking, and no whitewashing of terror in any form. He asserted India’s sovereign right to defend its citizens from such threats.

Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow, Dr. Jaishankar called for a “zero tolerance” approach to terrorism. He reminded member states that the SCO was founded to combat the “three evils” of terrorism, separatism, and extremism, which have only become more serious over time.

Emphasising the need for concerted global action, the Minister said the international community must demonstrate zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestati

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