Why in News?
The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, bringing together leaders of the organisation’s member states.
Key Details
- The summit involved 10 SCO member states and additional partner and observer countries.
- India highlighted three priorities: Security, Connectivity and Opportunity.
- The meeting marked the 25th anniversary of the SCO, which was established in 2001.
- The SCO focuses broadly on regional security, economic cooperation and connectivity across Eurasia.
Exam Connect
- SCO → established in 2001 → headquarters Beijing
- India → became a full SCO member in 2017