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Sushma Swaraj Attends Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit

Published on December 04, 2017
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit at Sochi in Russia. 

Sushma Swaraj Attends Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit
  • In June 2017, India and Pakistan had become full-fledged members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
  • This summit is also seen as a political and security organisation to coordinate counter-terrorism efforts.
  • India had been an observer at the SCO since 2005.
  • In June, India and Pakistan had become full-fledged members of the SCO.
  • India's membership was strongly pushed by Russia while Pakistan's entry into the grouping was backed by China.

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

  • Formation - 15 June 2001
  • Headquarters - Beijing, China
  • Secretary General: Rashid Alimov
  • Member states: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan

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