In a first since 2023, Delhi invites Pakistan Minister for inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue in November
India has invited Pakistan's Minister for National Heritage and Culture to attend the inaugural Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum in Delhi this November. This marks the first such invitation extended to a Pakistani minister since 2023, signaling a potential diplomatic engagement.
Why it matters
This invitation represents a rare diplomatic gesture between India and Pakistan, occurring within the multilateral framework of the SCO despite ongoing bilateral tensions.
In a first since 2023, Delhi invites Pakistan Minister for inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue in November left Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, in Bishkek. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xod4r8/article71630782.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20260901129L.jpg ANI Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], Sep 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, in Bishkek on Tuesday. (Narendra Modi Photo Gallery/ANI Photo) PM Modi will inaugurate event with representatives of more than 25 countries, to be held at the 16th Century Purana Quila fort in Delhi NEW DELHI India will hold the first “Civilisational Dialogue Forum” of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) grouping, that includes Pakistan, from November 20-22 in Delhi, sources confirmed to The Hindu.
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