With reference to the Civilisational Dialogue Forum to be hosted by India, consider the following statements: 1. The forum will be hosted in Mumbai to promote regional integration. 2. The forum includes 10 SCO members and 15 dialogue partners. 3. The forum will feature five thematic sessions focused on shared civilisational heritage. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India to host first Civilisational Dialogue Forum in Delhi with 10 SCO members

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Regional & global groupings (QUAD, BRICS, SCO, G20...)· Prelims· 27 October 2026

Cultural diplomacy and soft power: a key GS2 angle for regional integration and SCO framework.

Why in news

India is set to host the first Civilisational Dialogue Forum in Delhi to promote shared heritage among SCO members and dialogue partners.

Background

The forum will be held from November 20-22 at Purana Quila, Delhi. It includes 10 SCO members (including Pakistan) and 15 dialogue partners, with invitations extended to figures like Aurungzeb Khan Khichi.

Facts for Prelims

BodySCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, including 10 members and 15 dialogue partners
FactThe forum features four thematic sessions focused on shared civilisational heritage

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Civilisational Dialogue Forum to be hosted by India, consider the following statements:

The forum will be hosted in Mumbai to promote regional integration.
The forum includes 10 SCO members and 15 dialogue partners.
The forum will feature five thematic sessions focused on shared civilisational heritage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The forum will be held in Delhi. Statement 3 is incorrect: The forum features four thematic sessions.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how cultural diplomacy and civilisational dialogues can serve as instruments of soft power to foster regional stability within the SCO framework.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Soft power leverage: Utilizing shared heritage to build trust among diverse SCO member states
Diplomatic outreach: Balancing traditional security cooperation with cultural exchange to mitigate regional tensions

Keywords: Cultural Diplomacy · Soft Power · Civilisational Heritage · Regional Integration · SCO Framework

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