New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit China for the 25th SCO Summit this week, India is working with members and partners of the grouping to see that the leaders' joint declaration includes a strong condemnation of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, a top official said.

"The declaration for the 25th SCO summit is under finalisation. On the text, we are working with members and partners to see that there should be a strong condemnation of terrorism, including cross border terrorism. The text is under finalisation," said Tanmaya Lal, Secretary West, MEA, at a special briefing today ahead of the PM's visit to Japan and China from Aug 29-Sep 1.

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