SCO jabs at US over missile shield plans

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Friday voiced strong opinions on major hot spot issues including the crises in Syria and Ukraine following a summit in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe, striking a contrasting tone with the West.

In a statement following the leaders' meeting, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan said any country's attempt to enhance its missile shield in an unbalanced manner would undermine global security and stability, reported RIA Novosti.

"Unilateral and unlimited measures to enhance missile defense systems by a state or a group of states will damage international security and strategic balance," the declaration was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti. "National security of one state should not be achieved to the detriment of the security of others.".....
[Global Times]
12/9/14