India, Sept. 1 -- With Pakistan's Prime Minister in the room, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp message at the 25th SCO Heads of State Council Summit on Monday, declaring that terrorism remains a challenge for all of humanity - not just one nation - and that "double standards" over it are not acceptable.

Addressing the plenary session, PM Modi cited the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22 and also emphasised that security, peace, as well as stability are the foundations of progress. He urged the SCO to stand united in the fight against terror. Follow SCO Summit LIVE updates

"In the fight against terrorism, India stands firm on unity, and the SCO has an important role," PM Modi said, adding that any kind of double standard is...