India, Sept. 1 -- During his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of respecting national sovereignty in cross-border connectivity projects.

"Connectivity that bypasses sovereignty loses both trust and meaning," PM Modi said, reflecting India's rising concerns about regional unilateral infrastructure initiatives.

PM Modi's remarks come amid ongoing debates over international projects such as China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which India chose to stay out of, citing issues related to territorial integrity, particularly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The Prime Minister also presented India's strong stance against terrorism, calling out "some countries" f...