What PM Modi said at SCO Summit: 10 key action points on terrorism, connectivity, peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, called for 10 key actions to strengthen regional cooperation, with a focus on security, connectivity and economic opportunities, while urging a firm and unified approach to tackling terrorism.

1. Strengthen SCO's three pillars: Security, Connectivity and Opportunity

Modi called for strengthening the three pillars of SCO cooperation - Security, Connectivity and Opportunity, and urged member countries to move beyond vision towards measurable outcomes.


2. Dismantle the entire terrorism ecosystem

The Prime Minister called for dismantling the entire ecosystem of terrorism by targeting terrorist financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens. He also called for zero tolerance towards double standards in dealing with terrorism.

3. Take a clear stand against state-supported terrorism

Modi called for sending a clear message against state-supported terrorism, stressing that terrorism should never be treated as a strategic asset.

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4. Promote peace and stability in Afghanistan

The Prime Minister called for promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan through continued development assistance and humanitarian support for the Afghan people.

5. Resolve conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy

Modi said conflicts should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, rather than allowing regional tensions to escalate and disrupt global energy security, maritime trade and supply chains.

6. Step up action against drug trafficking and organised crime

He called for stronger regional action against drug trafficking, organised crime and other security threats, backed by effective coordination and timely action through SCO mechanisms.

7. Build reliable and inclusive connectivity

Modi called for reliable and inclusive connectivity while stressing the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, in line with the SCO Charter.

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8. Modernise trade and logistics connectivity

The Prime Minister called for modernising trade and logistics connectivity by simplifying customs procedures, expanding digital documentation and making logistics networks more efficient.

9. Put people-to-people ties at the centre

Modi called for putting people-to-people ties at the centre of SCO cooperation, with greater focus on youth, entrepreneurs and farmers, so that cooperation creates tangible opportunities for citizens.

10. Expand youth, scientific, entrepreneurial and civilisational exchanges

The Prime Minister called for expanding youth, scientific, entrepreneurial and civilisational exchanges, highlighting initiatives such as the SCO Start-up Forum, Young Authors' Conclave and Young Scientists' Forum. He also proposed the SCO Civilizational Dialogue Forum, whose first session is to be held in India.

What is SCO Summit?

The SCO Summit brings member states together to strengthen cooperation and address key regional and global challenges.

Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov is hosting the SCO summit and serving as its chairman. Along with Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon are attending the gathering.

The 26th SCO Leadership Summit brings together 10 member states, 15 partner countries and two observer countries. The summit is taking place in Bishkek as the organisation marks its 25th anniversary.