Jaishankar is in Moscow to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council meeting.

Jaishankar apprised Putin of preparations underway for the upcoming Annual India Russia Summit. The two leaders also discussed regional and global developments.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow, where he strongly condemned terrorism and asserted India's right to defend its citizens. He pressed for a united international stance against the threat, insisting it must be confronted head-on. Dr. Jaishankar said, 'It is imperative that the world display zero tolerance for terror in all its forms and manifestations. There can be absolutely no justification, no looking away, and no whitewashing terror.' The minister reiterated that India has demonstrated its right to defend its people against terrorism and will continue to exercise it.

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India and Russia intensify consultations ahead of President Putin's expected visit, focusing on maritime cooperation and security issues.

Jaishankar emphasizes zero tolerance for terrorism at the SCO meeting, advocating for global cooperation and reform in response to evolving challenges.

In Moscow, India's Jaishankar urged SCO members to reaffirm their commitment to fighting terrorism, separatism, and extremism, the

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Underscoring that there can be "no looking away" and "no whitewashing", India called upon the world to display "zero tolerance" towards terrorism in all its forms, days after 15 people were killed in a bomb blast in Delhi.