Goa, June 14 -- India has distanced itself from a recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) statement that condemned Israel's military actions against Iran. In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that India neither participated in the discussions surrounding the statement nor endorsed its contents, reaffirming New Delhi's independent stance on the issue.

"The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has released a statement regarding the developments between Israel and Iran," the MEA said. "India's own position was clearly expressed on June 13 and remains unchanged. We continue to call for restraint, de-escalation, and the use of diplomacy and dialogue. It is crucial that the international communit...