TV channel: India blocks Azerbaijan's SCO bid

India has once again blocked Azerbaijan's application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Report informs via AnewZ.

This is while China has reaffirmed its support for Azerbaijan's application to become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). 

"By contrast, officials familiar with the matter told AnewZ that India's decision to obstruct the process runs counter to the principles of multilateral diplomacy and the 'Shanghai Spirit,' which stipulate that bilateral disputes should not be transferred to multilateral platforms. According to these accounts, India"s position is closely linked to Azerbaijan's fraternal relations with Pakistan," the TV channel notes.

One insider commented to AnewZ that this step "does not alter Azerbaijan's course," but rather demonstrated to the international community "the limited and short-sighted nature of India"s policies."