He said that it was impossible to reach a solution till all countries made concerted efforts to fight radicalisation, terrorist recruitment, training and financing.
In the presence of Pakistan Prime Minister & Chinese President Xi Jinping among others, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that in such a grouping sovereignty & territorial integrity are the key factors for better cooperation.
PM Modi's remarks assume significance as they came weeks after India boycotted the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing where 29 world leaders participated.
However, Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Hua Chunying has stated that the murders were not connected to the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is facing opposition by Baloch nationalists.
The Chinese President said his country is willing to cooperate with India within the SCO framework and contribute to the healthy and sustained development of the organisation.
The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, and also current worldwide issues during the meeting.
Zarif visited Astana on Thursday to attend the two-day SCO summit and the opening ceremony of Astana Expo 2017.
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Speaking at the SCO later, Prime Minister Modi congratulated Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev for organising the SCO Summit. "After 12 years of observership, will get membership of SCO".
The two leaders also discussed Bollywood film "Dangal" amidst a detailed discussion on cultural cooperation.
This was all the more significant given that at the SCO summit, the entry of both India and Pakistan as the newest members of the six-nation grouping was confirmed.
Earlier, a welcoming ceremony was held here in which Prime MinisterMuhammad Nawaz Sharif was warmly received by Kazakh president in the powerful Eurasian body.
PM Modi will address the SCO Summit tomorrow and is likely to have bilateral talks with Xi on the sidelines of the summit.
On the sidelines of the SCO Summit, the Prime Minister held bilateral meetings with the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Russian Federation.
Prime Minister Modi also held bilateral meetings with other leaders including Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
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