On Tuesday (July 14, 2025) in Beijing, India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the need not to compromise at all against terrorism, separatism and extremism. A few hours before this, he met Chinese President Xi Jinping and gave information about the recent progress in bilateral relations.

Jaishankar met Xi Jinping with Foreign Ministers of SCO member countries. During this, he also gave a message from President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that India considers the guidance of leaders in its relations with China to be very important.

SCO platform scattered attack on Pakistan and Pahalgam attack

When he was addressing the SCO meeting at Tianjin, he said about the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that the attack was deliberately carried out to weaken the tourism-based economy of the valley and spread religious tension.

Jaishankar said, “SCO was formed to fight terrorism, extremism and separatism, so if the SCO wants to be honest towards its original objectives, then he will have to take a tough and clear approach against terrorism.”

He said that after this attack, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) also condemned in strict words and said to bring justice to its responsibilities. In response to the attack, India targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan controlled areas under Operation Sindoor on 7 May. This action lasted for four days, after which the ceasefire was agreed between India and Pakistan on 10 May.

Indirect stance on China’s attitude

Jaishankar’s statement came at a time when India did not support the shared manifesto due to objections to the mention of the Pahalgam attack by Pakistan at the meeting of SCO Defense Ministers. India’s resentment has also been about the fact that China has stopped efforts to ban Pakistan-supported terrorists in UNSC many times.

He also expressed concern over Afghanistan

Jaishankar also mentioned the situation in Afghanistan and appealed to SCO member countries to increase development aid for Afghan citizens. He said that India will continue to cooperate on its behalf.

Indirect attack on Bri

Jaishankar also indirectly targeted China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project without naming. He said that any regional cooperation should be on the basis of sovereignty, regional integrity and mutual respect. Let us know that a part of BRI passes through Pakistan-Ocupitide Kashmir (POK), which India has been opposing.

Emphasis on increasing business and connectivity

He said, “It is necessary to deepen trade, investment and contact in SCO, but for this the problem of transit will have to be overcome within the organization. Regional economic cooperation cannot proceed until the SCO countries have access to smooth transit.”

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