Shanghai Cooperation Organisation | The house of multilaterals

The article details the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, marking its 25th anniversary. Key outcomes included the condemnation of military strikes on Iran, reaffirmation of support for its sovereignty, and advocacy for peaceful nuclear energy. The declaration also addressed the Palestine question, global missile defense systems, and unauthorized satellite internet services. India's Prime Minister Modi emphasized counter-terrorism, connectivity while respecting territorial integrity (an implicit critique of CPEC), and the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan. The article highlights the complexities of India-Pakistan relations as Pakistan assumes the SCO chair, and the SCO's role as a multilateral platform for engagement despite internal differences, promoting local currency use, and the establishment of an SCO Development Bank. It also touches upon India's diplomatic engagements with China within the SCO framework.