Rajnath Singh urges SCO to avoid duplication and focus on practical value
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Multilateralism and institutional efficiency: a GS2 International Relations case study.
Why in news
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the SCO to avoid institutional duplication and focus on practical value during the 25th Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe.
Background
The 25th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government took place in Dushanbe. Leaders adopted the Joint Communique, the SCO budget for 2027, and the PMTEC Action Plan for 2026-2030.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
- FactPMTEC Action Plan: Scheduled for the period 2026-2030
- FactSCO Budget: Adopted for the year 2027
Prelims practice question
Which action plan was adopted during the 25th Council of Heads of Government meeting for the period 2026-2030?
- (a)SAARC Connectivity Plan
- (b)BRICS Development Plan
- (c)G20 Infrastructure Roadmap
- (d)PMTEC Action Plan
Show answer
Answer: (d) PMTEC Action Plan — The note states that the PMTEC Action Plan for the period 2026-2030 was adopted during the meeting.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in promoting regional stability and the importance of institutional efficiency in multilateral cooperation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional overlap: Risk of redundant bureaucratic structures hindering collective security goals
- Operational efficacy: Transitioning from policy formulation to practical, value-driven regional cooperation
- Multilateral coordination: Balancing diverse national interests within the SCO framework
Keywords: multilateralism · institutional efficiency · regional cooperation · strategic autonomy · collective security
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