Pakistan to send Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik to India for regional conference
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Why in news
The Pakistani foreign ministry announced that Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik will visit India for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue to promote regional dialogue.
Background
Pakistan's Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik is scheduled to attend the SCO Civilisational Dialogue in New Delhi from November 20 to 22. This marks the first visit by a Pakistani federal minister to India since May 2023.
Facts for Prelims
- PostMusadik Malik: Climate Change Minister of Pakistan
- BodyShanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO): Multilateral organization hosting the Civilisational Dialogue
- FactThe visit is scheduled for November 20 to 22 in New Delhi
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of multilateral platforms like the SCO in fostering regional cooperation and climate diplomacy between India and its neighbors.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Diplomatic thaw: Use of multilateral forums to bypass bilateral tensions
- Climate diplomacy: Leveraging shared environmental vulnerabilities to build regional trust
- Soft power: Utilizing civilisational dialogue to enhance people-to-people contacts
Keywords: Climate Diplomacy · Multilateralism · Regional Cooperation · People-to-people contact · SCO
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