SCO Summit – 2020
Key Points:
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation -2020 concluded recently through virtually through video conferencing
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The virtual Summit was hosted by Russia
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SCO comprises of India, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzebekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Pakistan
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Four observer states of SCO include Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran and Mongolia.
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Six dialogue partners of SCO include Azerbaijan, Armenia, Nepal, Turkey, Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
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Headquarter of SCO is in Beijing, China
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On November 10, 2020, India attended the SCO Summit
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This the 20th summit for SCO
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3rd Summit for India. India became member in 2017
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Initially India was an observer in SCO
Issues of India and discussion points in SCO
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NSA Ajit Doval walks out of virtual SCO meet after Pakistan projected fictitious map.
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The Prime Minister of India slammed Pakistan for bringing “Bilateral” Issues in SCO which is against SCO agenda and violation of charter and spirit of Shanghai.
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The PM said enhancement of connectivity is important while respecting territorial integrity and Sovereignty.
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Russia and China criticized western countries in SCO 2020
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan opposes “Illegal and Unilateral” action of any country
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The Summit also discussed on issues of commemoration of 75th anniversary of world war II, Covid-19, digital economy and terrorism.