SCO foreign ministers meet to boost cooperation in security, trade
1 year, 7 months ago

SCO foreign ministers meet to boost cooperation in security, trade

Hindustan Times  

The meeting of foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on Friday will prepare the agenda for the grouping’s summit in July, including measures to boost cooperation in security, trade and commerce. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will chair the SCO meet The meeting, to be chaired by external affairs minister S Jaishankar at Taj Exotica Resort in this seaside village, is expected to sign off on 15 decisions or proposals aimed at bolstering cooperation in a range of areas, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. While declining to go into specifics, the people said the decisions are expected to enhance cooperation among SCO members on trade and commerce, strategic issues such as security and counter-terrorism, and socio-cultural matters. Secretary Dammu Ravi of the external affairs ministry told reporters: “The most important work before the SCO foreign ministers will be to assess the status of decisions that will be approved at the SCO Summit.” The meeting will also be an opportunity to discuss the state of multilateral cooperation within SCO, reform and modernisation of the grouping, regional and global issues, and the process of admitting Iran and Belarus as full members, Ravi said.

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Small Signs of an India-Pakistan Thaw Emerge at Islamabad SCO Summit
1 month ago

Small Signs of an India-Pakistan Thaw Emerge at Islamabad SCO Summit

The Diplomat  

The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of Government Summit hosted by Pakistan on October 15-16 held significant stakes for Islamabad. In the lead-up to the summit, Islamabad experienced unrest as supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party marched on the capital demanding the release of their leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, from prison. Furthermore, the arrival of a significant Russian …

China Calls for Deeper Cooperation in Shanghai Cooperation Organization
2 months ago

China Calls for Deeper Cooperation in Shanghai Cooperation Organization

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for deepening and expanding cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). He emphasizes the need for a more solid political foundation, reliable security guarantees, deeper economic ties, stronger emotional bonds, and more coordinated multilateral cooperation to build a common home featuring solidarity and mutual trust.

China Calls for Deeper Cooperation in Shanghai Cooperation Organization
2 months ago

China Calls for Deeper Cooperation in Shanghai Cooperation Organization

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for deepening and expanding cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). He emphasizes the need for a more solid political foundation, reliable security guarantees, deeper economic ties, stronger emotional bonds, and more coordinated multilateral cooperation to build a common home featuring solidarity and mutual trust.

India, Pak have ‘real opportunity’ to break ice at SCO summit: Hurriyat chairman
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Pak have ‘real opportunity’ to break ice at SCO summit: Hurriyat chairman

Hindustan Times  

Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday said both India and Pakistan have a “real opportunity” at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit to break the ice and engage constructively In a post on “X”, the chief cleric of city’s grand mosque Jamia Masjid said he hopes that both India and Pakistan initiate dialogue on sidelines of the summit. In …

No second guessing: Why SCO remains important for India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No second guessing: Why SCO remains important for India

Firstpost  

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation provides a vital platform for India to engage with Central Asian states, Russia, Iran, the Gulf, and fellow South Asian states, while India acts as a voice of moderation in SCO, otherwise dubbed a ‘Dictators Club’ by certain quarters India regards Central Asia as its extended neighbourhood, and the SCO accords priority to enhancing engagement with …

Pakistan formally invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan formally invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad

Live Mint  

Pakistan issued a formal invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday for the upcoming SCO meeting in Istanbul. An invitation has also been sent to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told the weekly press briefing. PM Modi had missed the last SCO meeting hosted in July by Kazakhstan in light of …

Pakistan invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad in October
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad in October

New Indian Express  

AUGUST: Pakistan on Thursday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Council of Heads of Government meeting to be held here in October. Pakistan holds the rotating chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of Government and in that capacity, will be hosting the two-day in-person SCO Heads of Governments Meeting in October. An invitation …

Will PM Modi go to Pakistan? Islamabad extends invite to SCO meeting amid strained ties
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Will PM Modi go to Pakistan? Islamabad extends invite to SCO meeting amid strained ties

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan has officially extended an invite to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting scheduled in Islamabad in October, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson on Thursday. When asked about ties with India, Baloch said, “Pakistan does not have direct bilateral trade with India.” India-Pakistan tensions Islamabad and New Delhi have a long history of strained …

PM Modi gets invitation from Pakistan to attend SCO Summit amid strained relations between two nations
3 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi gets invitation from Pakistan to attend SCO Summit amid strained relations between two nations

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an invitation from Pakistan for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit which is scheduled for October this year, Times of India reported. India has consistently refrained from endorsing China's Belt and Road Initiative in SCO joint statements and rejected a proposed long-term economic strategy at last year’s virtual summit hosted by PM …

India’s bold diplomacy in SCO aims at countering Chinese dominance in Eurasia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s bold diplomacy in SCO aims at countering Chinese dominance in Eurasia

Firstpost  

China and Russia now see the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as an extension of their sphere of influence in the growing challenge to the US-led alliance, which India challenges The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation annual summit, hosted by the current chair, Kazakhstan, was held on July 3 and 4, 2024. Its theme was ‘Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue—Striving Towards a Sustainable Peace and Prosperity.’ …

SCO's growing appeal exemplifies new type of spirited multilateral ties
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SCO's growing appeal exemplifies new type of spirited multilateral ties

China Daily  

In summarizing President Xi Jinping's trip to Central Asia last week, including attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Kazakh capital of Astana, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the visit has amplified the Shanghai Spirit, deepened traditional friendships and opened a new vision for building a community with a shared future. Unlike the NATO summit to be held …

SCO's growing appeal exemplifies new type of spirited multilateral ties
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SCO's growing appeal exemplifies new type of spirited multilateral ties

China Daily  

In summarizing President Xi Jinping's trip to Central Asia last week, including attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Kazakh capital of Astana, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the visit has amplified the Shanghai Spirit, deepened traditional friendships and opened a new vision for building a community with a shared future. Unlike the NATO summit to be held …

SCO Summit: What's in it for India to expand country's global influence? EXPLAINED
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SCO Summit: What's in it for India to expand country's global influence? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2024 was held in Kazakhstan’s Astana on July 3 and 4, which was represented by Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar-led delegation. Importance of SCO for India One of the primary reasons India became a part of the grouping of the countries formed after the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, among others, was Russia’s …

Xi calls for bolstering SCO unity, cooperation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi calls for bolstering SCO unity, cooperation

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping delivers a speech on Thursday during the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana, Kazakhstan. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY Xi underlined the importance of peaceful solutions in resolving internal differences, and pooling strength to address difficulties in cooperation, so that the destiny of SCO member nations and regional peace …

Xi calls for bolstering SCO unity, cooperation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi calls for bolstering SCO unity, cooperation

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping poses for a group photo on Thursday with other leaders attending the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at the Independence Palace in Astana, Kazakhstan. President Xi Jinping stressed on Thursday the necessity for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to bolster unity and cooperation, saying that the grouping must safeguard …

Xi calls for bolstering SCO unity, cooperation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi calls for bolstering SCO unity, cooperation

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping poses for a group photo on Thursday with other leaders attending the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at the Independence Palace in Astana, Kazakhstan. President Xi Jinping stressed on Thursday the necessity for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to bolster unity and cooperation, saying that the grouping must safeguard …

Xi calls for bolstering SCO unity, cooperation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi calls for bolstering SCO unity, cooperation

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping delivers a speech on Thursday during the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana, Kazakhstan. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY Xi underlined the importance of peaceful solutions in resolving internal differences, and pooling strength to address difficulties in cooperation, so that the destiny of SCO member nations and regional peace …

SCO Summit 2024: Respect for LAC key, India reminds China
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SCO Summit 2024: Respect for LAC key, India reminds China

Hindustan Times  

India and China should redouble efforts for “complete disengagement” of troops and restoring peace and tranquillity on the Line of Actual Control as part of efforts to normalise ties, external affairs minister S Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday. At a meeting with Wang on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in the Kazakhstan capital …

PM Modi's strongest pitch for 'Make in India' initiative at SCO Summit, calls it engines for global growth
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi's strongest pitch for 'Make in India' initiative at SCO Summit, calls it engines for global growth

India TV News  

Astana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the ‘Make in India’ initiative can add to engines of global growth and help democratise the global economy, and highlighted the importance of creating multiple, reliable and resilient supply chains. "Make in India’ can add to engines of global growth": PM Modi at SCO Modi said that India has contributed significantly to …

At SCO Summit, PM Modi’s speech takes a veiled swipe at China, Pakistan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

At SCO Summit, PM Modi’s speech takes a veiled swipe at China, Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation should address issues such as respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-discriminatory trade rights in the context of connectivity projects, India said on Thursday in a thinly veiled swipe at China. External affairs minister S Jaishankar delivering India's statement at the Summit of SCO Council of Heads of States on behalf of PM …

'Redouble Efforts To Resolve Border Issues': Jaishankar After Meet With Chinese Counterpart At SCO Summit
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Redouble Efforts To Resolve Border Issues': Jaishankar After Meet With Chinese Counterpart At SCO Summit

News 18  

India and China held a discussion on issues along the Line of Actual Control and agreed to redouble efforts to restore border peace. The meeting was between by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of State summit in Astana on Thursday. The two leaders exchanged views …

SCO safeguards security, development
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SCO safeguards security, development

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The gold-mirrored 22-meter-diameter sphere shining above the 97-meter-tall observation deck of Baiterek Tower signifies the importance of the Kazakh capital of Astana as a new metropolis on the ancient land of Central Asia. Kazakhstan, as the SCO chair since 2023, has identified six priority areas — security, trade and economy, energy cooperation, digital technology development, environmental protection, …

SCO safeguards security, development
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SCO safeguards security, development

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The gold-mirrored 22-meter-diameter sphere shining above the 97-meter-tall observation deck of Baiterek Tower signifies the importance of the Kazakh capital of Astana as a new metropolis on the ancient land of Central Asia. Kazakhstan, as the SCO chair since 2023, has identified six priority areas — security, trade and economy, energy cooperation, digital technology development, environmental protection, …

SCO's practical cooperation exemplifies new type of spirited international relations: China Daily editorial
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SCO's practical cooperation exemplifies new type of spirited international relations: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY It is the Shanghai Spirit and a shared recognition of its goals and objectives that have knitted together countries with different political systems, cultural traditions and levels of socioeconomic development in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The leaders of the member states signed and issued the Astana declaration, presented the SCO initiative on countries uniting to promote world …

Xi warns SCO members of real threat from the Cold War mentality
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi warns SCO members of real threat from the Cold War mentality

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping attends the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at the Independence Palace in Astana, Kazakhstan on July 4. ASTANA -- President Xi Jinping here Thursday called on the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to ensure security in the face of real threat from the Cold War mentality. The …

How SCO can overcome its internal divisions and fulfil its role in maintaining regional stability
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How SCO can overcome its internal divisions and fulfil its role in maintaining regional stability

Firstpost  

As the SCO expands its agenda and welcomes new members, deep-seated contradictions threaten its efficacy. This year’s summit unfolds amidst heightened global disruptions, aiming to address a range of critical issues, from rising security tensions and mounting protectionism to intensifying competition in high-tech space. Under India’s presidency last year, the theme was aptly advanced and crafted by PM Modi as …

At SCO Summit, Jaishankar meets UN chief and Belarusian, Tajikistan, Uzbek counterparts in Kazakhstan
5 months, 3 weeks ago

At SCO Summit, Jaishankar meets UN chief and Belarusian, Tajikistan, Uzbek counterparts in Kazakhstan

India TV News  

Astana : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met UN chief Antonio Guterres and discussed global hotspots and their larger implications apart from the reform of the UNSC. Jaishankar, who is here to represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and carrying out various bilateral meetings on the sidelines, also met his Belarusian and Tajikistan …

Is India undermining the SCO?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Is India undermining the SCO?

Hindustan Times  

The 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is set to start today in Astana, Kazakhstan. To ensure that the SCO's focus is not diverted, it is crucial for New Delhi to become proactive in its engagement with the organisation and effectively counterbalance China and Pakistan. India's proactive engagement within the SCO is …

Jaishankar raises 'strong concern' over Indian nationals in Russia's 'war zone' ahead of SCO meet
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar raises 'strong concern' over Indian nationals in Russia's 'war zone' ahead of SCO meet

India TV News  

Astana: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in Kazakhstan to lead the Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit that will be held on July 4. It is pertinent to note that the Ministry of External Affairs in June said two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the Russian Army were killed in the ongoing conflict between …

Jaishankar in Kazakhstan for SCO Summit, holds talks with counterpart before meet
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar in Kazakhstan for SCO Summit, holds talks with counterpart before meet

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Kazakhstan for the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and met his Kazakh counterpart Murat Nurtleu in Astana on Tuesday, ahead of the two-day meeting. Jaishankar will represent India at the SCO Summit on July 3 and 4, which is expected to focus on the regional security situation and ways to boost …

EAM Jaishankar Meets Kazakhstan's Deputy PM Ahead Of SCO Summit, Discusses Expanding Strategic Partnership
5 months, 3 weeks ago

EAM Jaishankar Meets Kazakhstan's Deputy PM Ahead Of SCO Summit, Discusses Expanding Strategic Partnership

ABP News  

Astana, Jul 2 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu here and discussed expanding Strategic Partnership and India's increasing engagement with Central Asia in various formats. Jaishankar, who arrived here earlier in the day to represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on July 4 as Prime Minister …

Jaishankar to represent India in place of Modi at SCO summit in Kazakhstan
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar to represent India in place of Modi at SCO summit in Kazakhstan

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reached Astana in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, to lead the Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State in place of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 3 and 4, the Ministry of External Affairs has said. In a social media post, he said that he had “discussed our expanding strategic partnership …

Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation to SCO Summit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation to SCO Summit

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit which is expected to frame a path for multilateral cooperation and discuss regional issues such as the situation in Afghanistan. The external affairs ministry formally announced on Tuesday that Jaishankar will the Indian side in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to …

SCO's continued impact and appeal stems from it holding fast to Shanghai Spirit: China Daily editorial
5 months, 3 weeks ago

SCO's continued impact and appeal stems from it holding fast to Shanghai Spirit: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Chinese and Kazakh national flags are seen hoisted in Astana, Kazakhstan on July 2. Leaders of not only SCO member states but also the observer states and dialogue partner countries will attend the summit, which is expected to produce some key initiatives aimed at reducing institutional trade and investment barriers to promote economic and trade cooperation, as well as some …

SCO boost for new type of global ties
5 months, 3 weeks ago

SCO boost for new type of global ties

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Belarus is scheduled to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as its 10th full member at the SCO Summit, to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from Wednesday to Thursday. For example, the SCO members have been carrying forward the "Shanghai spirit", putting in practice new concepts of cooperation, development, security, civilization and global governance, and working to build …

SCO boost for new type of global ties
5 months, 3 weeks ago

SCO boost for new type of global ties

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Belarus is scheduled to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as its 10th full member at the SCO Summit, to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from Wednesday to Thursday. For example, the SCO members have been carrying forward the "Shanghai spirit", putting in practice new concepts of cooperation, development, security, civilization and global governance, and working to build …

At the very heart of its name, cooperation is the defining hallmark of the SCO: China Daily editorial
5 months, 3 weeks ago

At the very heart of its name, cooperation is the defining hallmark of the SCO: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

China Daily Over the past more than two decades since it was founded, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has withstood severe tests and made big strides in consolidating unity among its members, increasing mutual trust and boosting development. By transcending differences among countries in ideology, social system and development path, the SCO has become an effective mechanism for addressing common challenges, …

China's Xi Jinping will attend SCO summit in Kazakhstan, confirms Foreign Ministry, PM Modi to skip event
5 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Xi Jinping will attend SCO summit in Kazakhstan, confirms Foreign Ministry, PM Modi to skip event

India TV News  

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and pay state visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan from July 2-6. Generally, the Indian prime minister participates in the SCO summit, providing an opportunity for Indian and Chinese leaders on the sidelines of the heads of the state meeting of the eight-member bloc. Relations between …

S Jaishankar To Attend SCO Summit in Kazakhstan Instead of PM Modi
5 months, 3 weeks ago

S Jaishankar To Attend SCO Summit in Kazakhstan Instead of PM Modi

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Astana next week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to skip it. It is learnt that Modi decided to skip the SCO summit in view of his planned two-nation trip to Russia and Austria. “The Indian delegation at the SCO summit …

PM Modi to skip SCO summit; EAM Jaishankar will represent India
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi to skip SCO summit; EAM Jaishankar will represent India

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Astana next week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to skip it. It is learnt that Mr. Modi decided to skip the SCO summit in view of his planned two-nation trip to Russia and Austria. "The Indian delegation at the SCO …

PM Modi drops out, Jaishankar to lead Indian team at SCO Summit in Kazakhstan
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi drops out, Jaishankar to lead Indian team at SCO Summit in Kazakhstan

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Kazakhstan next month following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to skip the meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to external affairs minister S Jaishankar at Rashtrapati Bhawan on December 5, 2023 The Indian side had earlier confirmed PM Modi’s visit to …

PM Modi likely to miss SCO Summit, plans Moscow visit for India-Russia talks
5 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi likely to miss SCO Summit, plans Moscow visit for India-Russia talks

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: While Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to participate in the SCO Summit slated for July 3rd and 4th in Astana, Kazakhstan, emerging reports from Russia suggest that he is inclined to visit Moscow around July 8th for an India-Russia Summit. "PM Modi's decision to skip the SCO Summit is strategic, as India considers Russia an ally. While …

Senior Indian diplomat Ravi participates in SCO meeting in Kazakhstan
7 months ago

Senior Indian diplomat Ravi participates in SCO meeting in Kazakhstan

The Hindu  

Senior Indian diplomat Dammu Ravi on May 21 participated in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states in Astana in the Kazakh capital which discussed preparations for the upcoming Summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State. Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs Mr. Dammu Ravi participated in the meeting …

The SCO is a success story that can get better
1 year, 4 months ago

The SCO is a success story that can get better

The Hindu  

On July 4, 2023, India successfully hosted the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The SCO’s leading and exemplary role can help strengthen unity and cooperation, seize development opportunities, and address risks and challenges. Going forward in a new era, the SCO member-states should strengthen strategic communication, deepen practical cooperation, and support …

Missed opportunity for India? - The Hindu
1 year, 5 months ago

Missed opportunity for India? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Last year, WorldView came to you from Samarkand- and a grand summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO there with Putin, Xi, Sharif, Central Asian Leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The timing of the SCO summit- in between Mr. Modi’s visit to Washington in June and to Paris next week- also led to some discomfort given the anti-western …

Conflicts, Differences, Challenges: All Is Not Well Within SCO
1 year, 5 months ago

Conflicts, Differences, Challenges: All Is Not Well Within SCO

ABP News  

All is not well within the China-led grouping Shanghai Cooperation Organisation even as the world has taken a transformational turn from when it was founded in 2001 or even when India joined the grouping in 2017 when the discourse around a bipolar and a multipolar world seemed much less important than strengthening the economy and boosting investments. India’s presidency of …

Explained | Iran’s induction in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | Iran’s induction in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The Hindu  

The story so far: As Iran joins the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as its ninth member, leaders of the SCO at a virtual summit chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 4 stressed that the formation of a “more representative” and multipolar world order is in the global interest. The SCO describes its main goals as: “strengthening mutual trust …

Diminishing returns: The Hindu Editorial on India and its Shanghai Cooperation Organisation engagement
1 year, 5 months ago

Diminishing returns: The Hindu Editorial on India and its Shanghai Cooperation Organisation engagement

The Hindu  

​​​​The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation-Council of Heads of State meeting, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, marked the first time India chaired the summit of regional countries. However, India’s decision to postpone the SCO summit due to the Prime Minister’s U.S. State visit, and then to turn it into a virtual summit may have been a dampener on the …

SCO summit: India opposes China's Belt and Road Initiative
1 year, 5 months ago

SCO summit: India opposes China's Belt and Road Initiative

Op India  

India has declined to ratify the paragraph endorsing the Belt and Roads Initiative, a favourite project of Chinese President Xi Jinping, in the New Delhi declaration issued at the conclusion of the leaders’ summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. “Reaffirming their support for China’s ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ initiative, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Russian …

At SCO, Modi hits out at nations that push terror
1 year, 5 months ago

At SCO, Modi hits out at nations that push terror

Hindustan Times  

In a veiled swipe against Pakistan and China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pushed back against double standards in the fight against terror and said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation shouldn’t hesitate in criticising countries that use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy. India backs proposals for reforming and modernising the SCO, Modi said, adding that Iran’s inclusion as …

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