AnewZ: India blocks Azerbaijan’s bid for full SCO membership despite China’s support VIDEO

India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), despite China’s support for Baku’s accession.

The move contradicts the principles of multilateral diplomacy and the so-called “Shanghai Spirit,” Caliber.Az reports, citing the local AnewZ TV channel’s page on X.

“Diplomatic sources indicate the decision is linked to Azerbaijan’s close relations with Pakistan, though it does not alter Baku’s course, but rather highlights the limited and shortsighted nature of India’s approach,” the publication noted.

China has supported Azerbaijan’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Yet diplomatic sources have exclusively told AnewZ that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s bid for full membership.

The move, linked to Baku’s close ties with Pakistan, runs counter… pic.twitter.com/4NG76H8Ut5

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By Khagan Isayev