SCO Summit in Tianjin: India Takes a Stand on Cross-Border Terror
This week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Tianjin, China to participate in the 25th SCO Summit—bringing his own strategic message: a call for the Summit’s joint “Tianjin Declaration” to explicitly condemn cross-border terrorism. India’s stance signals a firm diplomatic push ahead of multilateral proceedings.
What’s at stake
- India’s firm stance: Pressuring SCO members to endorse a forceful condemnation of cross-border terror in the summit communique. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- India-China optics: Modi's first visit to China in over seven years underscores thawing tensions and diplomatic outreach. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Global showcase: China welcomes over 20 world leaders—Marking the largest SCO summit yet, with leaders like Putin, Erdogan, Iran’s president, and more in attendance. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The SCO stage in Tianjin is far more than just diplomatic scenery—it’s a battleground for narrative leadership, strategic signaling, and multilateral influence.
“At the SCO, India wants cross-border terrorism named and condemned—no diplomacy without accountability.”
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