Azerbaijan Alleges India Blocked Its SCO Membership Over Pakistan Ties, Aliyev Terms It ’Reveng

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 India's decision violated the principles of multilateral diplomacy and the “Shanghai Spirit". It further argues that bilateral disputes should not be transferred to multilateral forums.

India didn't immediately respond to the reports.

According to Daily Sabah, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused India on Monday of seeking “revenge” against Baku during a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State Summit in China's Tianjin.