SCO Summit in Tianjin: Modi describes his China visit as 'productive'

"Concluding a productive visit to China, where I attended the SCO Summit and interacted with various world leaders. Also emphasised India’s stand on key global issues. Thankful to President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government and people for the successful organisation of this Summit," he wrote on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called out the "double standards on terrorism" by certain countries at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit raising the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians in India's Jammu and Kashmir.

In presence of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Modi said, "For the past four decades, India has been bearing the grave scars of ruthless terrorism. Countless mothers have lost their children, and innumerable children have been left orphaned.

"Recently, we witnessed the most heinous face of terrorism in Pahalgam. I express my deep gratitude to all the friendly nations that stood by us during this moment of grief. This attack was not only an assault on the conscience of India, but also an open challenge to every nation, and every individual who believes in humanity."

In a big diplomatic win, the SCO has condemned the Pahalgam terror attack after Prime Minister Modi raised the issue of cross-border terrorism in his bilateral meeting with China's President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the event in Tianjin.

Mentioning the attack, the member states expressed "deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead and the wounded".

Modi and Xi met on the sidelines of the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit that begins on Sunday.

During the meeting, PM Modi also said an "atmosphere of peace and stability" has been created after the disengagement on the border.

"Last year in Kazan, we had very fruitful discussions, which gave a positive direction to our relations. After the disengagement on the border, an atmosphere of peace and stability has been created," he said.

Modi also spoke about the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights between the two countries.

"The interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to our cooperation. This will also pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity," he said.