"India deals with SCO as an entity, as an important organisation": MEA on Pakistan's chairship for next summit
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that India will continue to engage with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as an institution despite Pakistan assuming the chair in 2027. Officials maintained that India's participation in specific events will be decided based on its zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism.
Why it matters
This highlights the complex diplomatic balancing act India performs by participating in multilateral forums while maintaining a firm stance against regional geopolitical rivals.
--> MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George (Photo/Youtube@Ministry of External Affairs) "India deals with SCO as an entity, as an important organisation": MEA on Pakistan's chairship for next summit ANI | Updated: Aug 27, 2026 22:15 IST
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