<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1991}">Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is attending&nbsp;the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Islamabad, took swipe at neighbours Pakistan and China. The Indian foreign minister said, "If activities across borders are characterised by terrorism, extremism and separatism, they are hardly likely to encourage trade, energy flows, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges in parallel."</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:103,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2079}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:103,&quot;w&quot;:158,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2079}">Mutual respect</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:147,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2123}">Speaking of cooperation among SCO member states, Jaishankar stressed the importance of mutual respect and territorial integrity as foundational principles.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2173}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:698,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2173}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:698,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2173}" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-sco-summit-jaishankars-visit-to-pakistan-includes-possible-dinner-with-pm-shehbaz-sharif-report-767376">Ahead of SCO Summit, Jaishankar’s visit to Pakistan includes possible dinner with PM Shehbaz Sharif: Report</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2223}">"Cooperation must be based on mutual respect and sovereign equality. It should recognise territorial integrity and sovereignty. Cooperation must be built on genuine partnerships, not unilateral agendas. It cannot progress if we cherry-pick global practices," he remarked in an apparent dig at Pakistan and China.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:314,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2290}">Jaishankar highlighted that development and growth hinge on peace and stability, emphasising the need for a firm commitment to the SCO Charter.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:363,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2339}">"Our endeavours will progress only when our commitment to the SCO Charter remains firm. It is axiomatic that development and growth require peace and stability. And as the Charter spelt out, this means being firm and uncompromising in countering the three evils'."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:430,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2406}">"Our collective endeavours can expand resources and encourage investment flows," he added.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:463,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2439}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:463,&quot;w&quot;:685,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2439}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:463,&quot;w&quot;:685,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2439}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sco-summit-2024-check-key-attendees-dates-and-agenda-s-jaishankar-to-attend-767640">SCO Summit 2024: Check key attendees, dates and agenda; Jaishankar representing India</a></strong></p>

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<blockquote bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:121,&quot;y&quot;:523,&quot;w&quot;:495,&quot;h&quot;:219,&quot;abs_x&quot;:154,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2499}" class="twitter-tweet">
<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:182,&quot;y&quot;:562,&quot;w&quot;:409,&quot;h&quot;:126,&quot;abs_x&quot;:215,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2538}" dir="ltr" lang="en">Delivered 🇮🇳’s national statement at the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting today morning in Islamabad.<br bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:542,&quot;y&quot;:579,&quot;w&quot;:0,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:575,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2555}" />
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SCO needs to be able and adept at responding to challenges facing us in a turbulent world. In this context, highlighted that:<br bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:580,&quot;y&quot;:625,&quot;w&quot;:0,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:613,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2601}" />
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➡️ SCO’s primary goal of combatting… <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:297,&quot;y&quot;:673,&quot;w&quot;:178,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:330,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2649}" href="https://t.co/oC2wHsWWHD">pic.twitter.com/oC2wHsWWHD</a></p>
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:457,&quot;y&quot;:701,&quot;w&quot;:100,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:490,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2677}" href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1846442733487202317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:772,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2748}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:772,&quot;w&quot;:177,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2748}">Momentous visit</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:816,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2792}">This marks the first visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Pakistan in nine years. The previous visit was in December 2015, when Sushma Swaraj travelled to Islamabad for the 'Heart of Asia' conference on Afghanistan, accompanied by Jaishankar, who was then serving as India's foreign secretary.</p>

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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Islamabad, took swipe at neighbours Pakistan and China.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Islamabad, took swipe at neighbours Pakistan and China. The Indian foreign minister said, "If activities across borders are characterised by terrorism, extremism and separatism, they are hardly likely to encourage trade, energy flows, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges in parallel." Mutual respect Speaking of cooperation among SCO member states, Jaishankar stressed the importance of mutual respect and territorial integrity as foundational principles. Also read | Ahead of SCO Summit, Jaishankar’s visit to Pakistan includes possible dinner with PM Shehbaz Sharif: Report "Cooperation must be based on mutual respect and sovereign equality. It should recognise territorial integrity and sovereignty. Cooperation must be built on genuine partnerships, not unilateral agendas. It cannot progress if we cherry-pick global practices," he remarked in an apparent dig at Pakistan and China. Jaishankar highlighted that development and growth hinge on peace and stability, emphasising the need for a firm commitment to the SCO Charter. "Our endeavours will progress only when our commitment to the SCO Charter remains firm. It is axiomatic that development and growth require peace and stability. And as the Charter spelt out, this means being firm and uncompromising in countering the three evils'." "Our collective endeavours can expand resources and encourage investment flows," he added. Also read | SCO Summit 2024: Check key attendees, dates and agenda; Jaishankar representing India Delivered 🇮🇳’s national statement at the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting today morning in Islamabad. SCO needs to be able and adept at responding to challenges facing us in a turbulent world. In this context, highlighted that: ➡️ SCO’s primary goal of combatting… pic.twitter.com/oC2wHsWWHD — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 16, 2024 × Momentous visit This marks the first visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Pakistan in nine years. The previous visit was in December 2015, when Sushma Swaraj travelled to Islamabad for the 'Heart of Asia' conference on Afghanistan, accompanied by Jaishankar, who was then serving as India's foreign secretary. (With inputs from agencies)

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