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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation originated from the 'Shanghai Five' process and today covers a large part of Eurasia. India became a full member in 2017.
Its agenda includes regional security, terrorism, economic cooperation and political consultation.
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Paper: GS-3
Theme: Economy
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Prime Minister Modi's scheduled participation in the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek on 31 August-1 September 2026 gives the current Uzbekistan visit a wider regional context.
India's approach to the SCO has an inherent duality.
It values access to Central Asian countries and regional security discussions, but China-Pakistan dynamics within the organisation frequently create strategic friction.
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