India is all set to virtually host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) today chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. China’s President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will also participate in the summit. It will be Putin’s first appearance at an international event since he crushed a mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group in late June.
The summit will also witness the participation of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan, which has been isolated globally for harbouring terrorists, is set to attend the summit. One of the major highlights of the summit is that Pakistan and China have expressed their willingness to participate in the summit.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said in a statement that Jinping will deliver important remarks at the meeting and along with other leaders, chart the course for the future growth of the organization.
SCO member nations are expected to discuss Afghanistan, terrorism, regional security, climate change and digital inclusion, among other topics.
