India stays out of SCO statement on Israel–Iran, reiterates call for dialogue
On 14 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs said India did not participate in the discussions on the SCO statement on developments between Israel and Iran.
Summary
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on 14 June 2025 that India did not participate in the discussions on a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) statement issued that day on developments between Israel and Iran. MEA said India's own position, articulated on 13 June, remained the same: channels of dialogue and diplomacy should be used to work towards de-escalation, and the international community should undertake endeavours in that direction. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had spoken with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on 13 June, conveying the international community's deep concern and urging avoidance of escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy. India's overall position was communicated to other SCO members.
Key facts
- SCO statement
- 14 June 2025, on Israel–Iran developments
- India
- Did not participate in the discussions on the statement
- India's position
- Articulated 13 June 2025: dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation
- EAM call
- S. Jaishankar – Seyed Abbas Araghchi, 13 June 2025
- Official record
- MEA reply, Lok Sabha Unstarred Q. 1050, 25 July 2025
Practice MCQs 3 questions
On 14 June 2025, India said it did not participate in the discussions on a statement on Israel–Iran developments issued by which grouping?
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Correct answer: B — Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
MEA: the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation issued a statement on developments between Israel and Iran on 14 June 2025, and India did not participate in the discussions on it.
Consider the following statements regarding India's position on the Israel–Iran situation in June 2025: 1. India's position had been articulated on 13 June 2025, urging the use of dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation. 2. India communicated its overall position to other SCO members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
MEA (Lok Sabha reply, 25 July 2025): India's position was articulated on 13 June 2025 urging dialogue and diplomacy, and this overall position was communicated to other SCO members. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
With which Iranian Foreign Minister did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speak on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Seyed Abbas Araghchi
The Indian Express and The Economic Times: Jaishankar spoke with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi, conveying deep concern and urging an early return to diplomacy; MEA confirms the call took place on 13 June 2025.