India advocates zero-tolerance towards terrorism at SCO Defence Ministers' meet
| 2024-04-27
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane at SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Astana on April 26
India also highlighted its long-standing proposal of Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at the UN
While attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Friday called for adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms for prosperity and development of the SCO member states.
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane highlighted India’s long-standing proposal of Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at the United Nations.
He reiterated India’s steadfast commitment towards maintaining peace, stability, and security in the SCO region.
He also highlighted the concept of ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR),’ proposed by India for the Indo-Pacific.
During the meeting, a protocol was signed by the Defence Ministers of all SCO Member States.
A Joint Communique was issued after the meeting, in which the SCO Defence Ministers agreed, amongst other initiatives, to developing the idea of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, which is rooted in the ancient Indian philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
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