Tashkent,Aug25,2022: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called upon Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to unitedly fight against terrorism and eliminate the menace in all its forms.
Addressing the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting here, the Minister asserted that “terrorism in any form, including cross-border terrorism, committed by anyone and for whatever purpose, is a crime against humanity.”
Rajnath Singh voiced India’s full support to a peaceful, secure & stable Afghanistan, while emphasising to respect its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, national unity and non-interference in internal affairs.
He underlined the importance of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions in this regard.
He stressed on the need to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan and safeguard their fundamental rights.
Expressing India’s concern on the situation in Ukraine, the Minister stated that New Delhi supports talks between Russia and Ukraine to resolve this crisis.
