23rd SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting

Current Context: The 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting occurred in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 16, 2024.

• The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif.
• The participants included leaders from China, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and India. 
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation.
• The purpose of the meeting was to enhance trade and economic cooperation among member states.
• The SCO CHG meeting is held annually and focuses on the trade and economic agenda of the organization.
• Discussions also included regional security, economic integration, and cooperation in various sectors such as environment and socio-cultural linkages.

Question:

1 Where was the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting held on October 16, 2024?

• A) Islamabad, Pakistan
• B) Beijing, China
• C) Moscow, Russia
• D) Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Answer: A) The 23rd SCO CHG meeting was held in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is an annual meeting focusing on trade and economic cooperation among member states.