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Background
Overview
The SCO is a major regional grouping where India plays a significant role, impacting its foreign policy, security interests (especially counter-terrorism), and economic engagement with Eurasia. It highlights India's multilateral diplomacy and its efforts to navigate complex geopolitical dynamics with China and Pakistan within a regional framework.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance, founded in 2001 by China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It serves as a key regional platform for cooperation on security issues, particularly counter-terrorism, and promotes economic and cultural collaboration among member states.