India, Sept. 3 -- Azerbaijan has claimed that India blocked Baku's bid for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). It also alleged that India is seeking "revenge" against Azerbaijan on global forums due to its close ties with Pakistan, Turkish Daily Sabah reported.

The Azerbaijani media has also accused India of violating the principles of "multilateral diplomacy" by blocking Azerbaijan's ambition and claimed New Delhi's decision was linked to Baku's support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.

According to Azerbaijani broadcaster AnewZ, India has "once again" opposed Azerbaijan's application at the SCO summit in Tianjin, while China expressed support for Baku's membership. The news publication claimed that Ind...