US emphasizes international law as Pakistan hosts SCO summit

dawn.com October 16, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC

Summary: The United States stated that Pakistan can join any regional groups but must follow international law and respect other nations' sovereignty. This comes as Pakistan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit with major countries like Russia, China, and India.

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller addressed concerns about nuclear proliferation in India, noting Pakistan's recent request to the UN Security Council. He emphasized the US commitment to addressing proliferation threats and international security.

Miller also discussed rising tensions between India and Canada, highlighting allegations of India's involvement in targeting Sikh dissidents in North America. He confirmed ongoing discussions with Indian officials about these serious allegations.

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