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SCO Summit: US says respects every state’s right to association

Spokesperson added that US encourages every country to ensure that its participation in multilateral fora

By Wajid Ali Syed
October 16, 2024
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller addresses a press briefing in Washington, on July 17, 2023. — Screengrab via YouTube/@StateDept
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller addresses a press briefing in Washington, on July 17, 2023. — Screengrab via YouTube/@StateDept

WASHINGTON: The United States respects every country’s sovereign right to associating groupings of its own choosing, the State Department spokesperson said here on Tuesday.

Responding to a question about the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad, the spokesperson added that the US encourages every country to ensure that its participation in multilateral fora upholds and respects international law and reaffirms the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of all nations.

To another question about Pakistan’s demand to the UN Security Council to investigate theft and illicit sale of nuclear materials in India, the spokesperson said, “We are aware of Pakistan’s request to the UN Security Council,” adding, “We are committed to tracking, developing and implementing effective policy responses to proliferation threats and we will continue to work with our partners to shape international security.”