India to host SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum with 15 countries confirmed for Purana Quila
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Why in news
India is set to host the SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum at Purana Quila to promote shared civilisational heritage and human values.
Background
The forum is scheduled for November 20-22, 2026, at Purana Quila. Out of 25 invited countries, 15 including China, Kazakhstan, and Iran have confirmed participation.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
- Fact15 countries confirmed participation out of 25 invited for the forum
- PostGajendra Singh Shekhawat: Union Culture Minister of India
For Mains
Q. Discuss how platforms like the SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum can serve as instruments of soft power to promote shared cultural values in Eurasia.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cultural diplomacy: Leveraging shared heritage to build trust and mitigate geopolitical tensions
- Soft power projection: Using civilisational dialogue to strengthen India'smultilateral influence in the SCO framework
Keywords: Soft Power · Cultural Diplomacy · Multilateralism · Civilisational Heritage · SCO
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