On Saturday, India explained its “own position” about the conflict between Israel and Iran, because the organization for cooperation in Shanghai (SCO) issued a statement in which it expresses serious concerns about the escalating tension between the two countries.
While SCO “strongly condemned” military strikes taken by Israel in Iran 13th June, India distanced itself from the comments. Although India was a founding member of the organization, she said she did not participate in the discussion of the topic of Israel-Iran.
Indian comment on the SCO statement
India has abstained from participating in the discussions of the organization for cooperation in Shanghai (SCO) about the conflict of Israel-Oran.
“The Indian position in this matter was articulated on 13 June 2025 and remains the same. We call on the channels of dialogue and diplomacy to be used to work on de-schooling and it is essential that the international community is trying in that direction,” the Ministry of external assets said.
The MEA statement added that the Minister of external matters with Jaishankar spoke with his counterpart in Iran on Friday and “at the turn of the events told deep concerns of the international community”.
“He also urged the escalating steps and early return to diplomacy.”
India told its overall position to members of the SCO, said Mea, adding: “With regard to this, India did not participate in the discussion of the above statement of SCO.”
What did scco say?
The SCO statement comes in the middle of the escalating tension in West Asia after Israeli strikes in Iran 13th June. Israel has launched what he called the “preventive operation” in Iran, which focused on a nuclear program on Friday.
The statement of the Member States of the SCO stated: “Member States for cooperation in Shanghai (SCO) express serious concerns about growing tensions in the Middle East and strongly condemn military strikes taken by Israel on the territory of Iran’s Republic on June 13, 2025.”
“Such aggressive measures against civilian goals, including energy and transport infrastructure that resulted in civilian victims, are gross violations of international law and UN Charter. They represent violations of Iranian sovereignty, cause damage to regional and international security and represent serious risks to global and stability.”
Israel-iran conflict: Indian attitude
MEA 13th June stated in its statement that India was “deeply” concerned about the situation in Iran and Israel and “carefully monitors the evolving situation, including reports concerning attacks on nuclear places”.
“India urges both sides to avoid escalating steps. Existing dialogue and diplomacy channels should be used to work on the de-schooling of the situation and solving basic problems. India has close and friendly relations with both countries and stalls prepared to extend all possible support.”
In the video on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah “a very successful introductory strike”.
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