India’s discontent with SCO
In the international arena, the SCO and the BRICS are poised to be the two principal vehicles to advance the aspirations of the Global South. By clinging on to the US coattails, India is only weakening its own pretensions as the self-appointed leader of such countries
SCO denounces confrontation and protectionist policies, vows to work for a just and multipolar world order
The New Delhi declaration signed by SCO members declared Central Asia to be its core region and emphasized that resolution of the conflict in Afghanistan is significant for its security and stability
Iran is the latest full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The announcement regarding Iran’s full membership was made at a virtual summit of the SCO attended by the leaders of the respective countries on Tuesday. Belarus, has also signed a memorandum of obligation which is the first step towards gaining SCO membership
Saudi Arabia joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Saudi Arabia’s decision to join SCO, a strategic initiative led by China and Russia, is being viewed as another instance of its gradual shift towards the East. The Gulf country is also attempting to join BRICS Plus
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