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India Attends SCO Meet in Pakistan Amid Strained Ties: 2027 Summit, Connectivity on Agenda
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News18•29-09-2026, 08:37
India Attends SCO Meet in Pakistan Amid Strained Ties: 2027 Summit, Connectivity on Agenda
- •India is participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Council of National Coordinators meeting in Islamabad, led by National Coordinator Alok Dimri.
- •The three-day meeting, from September 28-30, is under Pakistan’s 2026-27 chairmanship and focuses on coordination and preparations for upcoming SCO activities.
- •This marks the first Indian visit to Pakistan since last year's military confrontation, highlighting India's continued engagement in multilateral forums despite strained bilateral relations.
- •Discussions will lay groundwork for the SCO Council of Heads of State summit, which Pakistan is scheduled to host in Islamabad in August 2027, with invitations extended to all member state leaders, including PM Narendra Modi.
- •The SCO comprises 10 member states: India, Pakistan, China, Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus, with national coordinators and SCO Secretariat representatives attending.
Key Questions Answered
Alok Dimri, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs' Multilateral Economic Relations division, is leading the Indian delegation at the SCO meeting in Islamabad.
Pakistan has adopted the theme "Turning Vision into Action: Connectivity, Innovation and Shared Prosperity" for its 2026-27 chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State.
The SCO Council of Heads of State summit is scheduled to be hosted in Islamabad, Pakistan, in August 2027.
