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In his first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan clashes, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a blunt message to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Beijing: terrorism, separatism, and extremism must be dealt with decisively. Speaking with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in the audience, Jaishankar invoked the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, calling for an uncompromising stance from SCO members. 'The three evils the SCO was founded to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism are very much alive. Our fight against them must be resolute and non-negotiable,' he said. With regional cooperation faltering under the weight of mistrust, Jaishankar stressed the urgent need for honest, trust-based partnerships to preserve stability in the global order. His pointed remarks come amid ongoing tensions with both China and Pakistan and signal a tougher Indian foreign policy approach going forward.#jaishankar #china #sco #terrorism #galwan #pahalgamattack #pakistan #indianforeignpolicy #sco2025 #ishaqdar #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
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