'Epicentres Of Terrorism No Longer Safe,' Rajnath Singh Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy At SCO Meeting

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"Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy and provide shelter to terrorists. There should be no place for such double standards."

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00:00We therefore have a collective state to create a safe, secure and stable region that can

00:10contribute towards progress and improvement of our people's lives.

00:15I believe that the biggest challenges that we are facing in our region are related to

00:24peace, security, and trust deficits. And the root cause of these problems is increasing

00:32radicalization, extradition, and terrorism.

00:36Eccency, peace and prosperity cannot co-exist with terrorism and the proliferation of weapons

00:43of mass destruction in the hands of the non-state actors and terror groups. Dealing with these

00:51challenges require decisive action, and we must unite in our fight against these evils

00:58for our collective safety and security. It is imperative that those who sponsor, nurture,

01:06and utilize terrorism for their narrow and selfishness must bear the consequences.

01:13Some countries use cross-water terrorism as an instrument of policy and provide shelter to terrorists.

01:20There should be no place for such double standards. Yes, you should not hesitate to criticize

01:28such nations. India's zero tolerance for terrorism is manifest today through its actions.

01:37This includes our right to defend ourselves against terrorism. And we have shown that epicenters

01:44of terrorism are no longer safe and we will not hesitate to target them.

01:51We should also take proactive steps to prevent the spread of the radicalization among our youth.

01:59The riots mechanism of Yashio has played a significant role in this regard. The joint statement of

02:06the Council of Yashio heads of state on countering radicalization leading to terrorism, separatism,

02:15and extremism issued during India chairmanship symbolizes our shared commitment. Excellencies, we should seek to

02:25counter the technology used by terrorists including drones for cross-border smuggling of weapons and drugs.

02:32In our interconnected world, traditional borders are no longer the sole barriers against threats

02:42and instead we face an intricate web of challenges that range from transnational terrorism and

02:50cyber attacks to hybrid warfare. These threats do not respect national boundaries and they demand a unified response

03:01rooted in transparency, mutual trust and collaboration. India reaffirms its resolve to fight terrorism

03:10in all its forms and manifestations. On 22nd April 2025, the terror group, the resistance front,

03:23carried out a dastardly and a heinous attack on the innocent tourists in Pahlagam,

03:31in the Indian state of the Jumbo encarcered. 26 innocent civilians including a Nepali national were killed.

03:41Victims were shot right after they were profiled based on the religious identity.

03:50The resistance front, which is a proxy of UN designated terror group Laskari Toiba claimed responsibility for the attack.

03:59The pattern of the Pahlagam terror attack matches with ELIT's previous terror attacks in India.

04:07In exercising its right to defend against terrorism and pre-imp as well as data further cross-border terrorist attacks,

04:16India on 7th May 2025 successfully launched Operation Sindhu to dismantle cross-border terrorist infrastructure.

04:26We reiterate the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of reprehensible acts of terrorism,

04:41including cross-border terrorism, accountable and bring them to justice.

04:47Any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivation,

04:54whenever, wherever and by whom so, they were committed.

05:00Yeshua members must condemn this evil unequivocally.

05:06Excellency, India is committed to increasing its connectivity with the Central Asia.

05:13Better connectivity not only enhances mutual trade but also fosters mutual trust.

05:19However, in these efforts, it is essential to uphold the basic principles of the SEO charter,

05:27particularly respecting the sovereignty and the traditional integrity of member states.

05:34India has been consistent and steadfast in its policy in support of peace, security and stability in Afghanistan.

05:44Our immediate priorities in Afghanistan include providing humanitarian assistance to Afghan people

05:52and contributing to Afghanistan's overall developmental needs.

'Epicentres Of Terrorism No Longer Safe,' Rajnath Singh Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy At SCO Meeting

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