Pakistan hosts SCO preparatory meeting; India attends amid Kashmir tensions
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Multilateralism and regional cooperation: a key GS2 International Relations case study.
Why in news
Pakistan announced it will host the SCO Summit in August 2027, leading to India's first attendance at an SCO preparatory meeting in Islamabad since Operation Sindoor.
Background
The three-day SCO National Coordinators' meeting began on September 29, 2026, in Islamabad. India's delegation was led by a senior Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
- FactPakistan to host SCO Summit in August 2027
- PlaceIslamabad, Pakistan
- PostIndian delegation led by a senior MEA official
Prelims practice question
Which international organization is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan in August 2027?
- (a)BRICS
- (b)Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
- (c)ASEAN
- (d)G20
Show answer
Answer: (b) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation — The note states that Pakistan announced it will host the SCO Summit in August 2027.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the significance of India's continued engagement with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) despite persistent bilateral tensions with Pakistan.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Multilateral diplomacy: Balancing regional security cooperation with bilateral territorial disputes
- Strategic autonomy: India's pursuit of 'Look East' and 'Act East' while navigating Central Asian dynamics
- Terrorism nexus: Challenges in achieving SCO's 'zero tolerance' policy amidst cross-border insurgency
Keywords: Multilateralism · Strategic Autonomy · Regional Cooperation · Bilateral Friction · Counter-terrorism
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