Moscow: India on Tuesday, asserted that the world must display "zero tolerance" towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, stating firmly that there can be no justification, no looking away, and "no whitewashing" of the threat.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow, underscored India's resolve.

"As India has demonstrated, we have the right to defend our people against terrorism, and will exercise it," the Minister said.

Jaishankar stressed that the SCO must "adapt to the changing global landscape, develop an expanded agenda, and reform its working methods." He added that India "will contribute positively and fully to these objectives."

The Minister reminded the g

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