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India confirms invitation from Pakistan for SCO meeting in October
India has confirmed receiving an invitation from Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad this October. Pakistan, as the current chair, will host the two-day event. Invitations have been sent to various leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Pakistan invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad in October
Pakistan has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Council of Heads of Government meeting in October. Pakistan, which holds the rotating chairmanship, will host the summit in Islamabad. The SCO includes influential countries such as India, China, Russia, and Pakistan, aiming to foster regional cooperation despite historical tensions.
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Fight against three evils - terrorism, separatism and extremism - a priority in SCO: Jaishankar
In a recent interview with Kazinform News Agency, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the critical need to combat terrorism comprehensively within the SCO framework. Emphasizing the threat terrorism poses to global and regional peace, Jaishankar called for identifying and penalizing not just the perpetrators but also their facilitators, financiers, and sponsors. He highlighted the SCO's role, particularly through its Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), in proposing effective measures against terrorism, separatism, and extremism. Jaishankar also welcomed Kazakhstan's leadership in updating the SCO's anti-terrorism program, stressing the importance of implementation to eradicate all forms of terrorism, including cross-border activities.
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Ukraine conflict, economic agenda to be focus of Modi-Putin summit talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia for the 22nd India-Russia annual summit with President Vladimir Putin will focus on enhancing cooperation in energy, trade, manufacturing, and fertilizers. Discussions will also address the Ukraine conflict, with India advocating for dialogue and diplomacy. Modi seeks to strengthen the strategic partnership and advance the economic agenda.
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EAM Jaishankar on Astana declaration: SCO’s tough terror stance a win for India
During the New Delhi SCO summit last year, one of the two joint statements adopted had been on Countering Radicalisation leading to Terrorism, Separatism and Extremism. Kazakhstan, during its chairmanship, carried forward the spirit of that statement, said Jaishankar, who was on a three-day visit to the Central Asian country.
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SCO Summit to adopt document on countering terror and extremism
Recent arrests of terrorists in Kyrgyzstan and earlier in Tajikistan have established ISIS links emanating from Afghanistan. The Indian establishment has been closely monitoring the spread of ISIS influence in Eurasia and its impact across the border in India, ET has learnt. What has come to their notice is recent ISIS literature that aims to target India, according to sources.
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All eyes on possible Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang meet in Astana
In Astana, Kazakhstan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold meetings with counterparts from Tuesday to Thursday during the SCO Summit. A potential meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday is highly anticipated, marking their first bilateral in nearly a year.
PM Modi plans Moscow visit in July 2nd week for next edition of annual summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to visit Moscow from July 7-10 for a bilateral annual summit aimed at deepening the strategic partnership between India and Russia. This will be Modi's first visit to Russia since 2019, as prior visits were hindered by the pandemic and the Ukraine war. The visit, which follows Modi's re-election, will focus on energy, defense, connectivity, and natural resources. The trip will also allow Modi to discuss the Ukraine conflict and emphasize dialogue and diplomacy, reflecting India's neutral stance on the issue.
PM Modi may give SCO Summit a skip amid strained China ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may skip the July 3-4 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana amid chill in ties with China. He may depute external affairs minister S Jaishankar to represent India.
Countering ISIS threat to top SCO Summit agenda
The SCO Summit in Astana will focus on countering ISIS threats in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Iran, including plans to target India. It will address the terrorist network, literature promoting attacks, counter-terror cooperation, and efforts to radicalize youth in the region.
PM Modi likely to visit Italy for G7 Summit as invitee; may meet Xi Jinping in Kazakhstan
PM Modi's global outreach includes trips to Italy for the G7 summit, Kazakhstan for the SCO summit, and Thailand for the BIMSTEC meet in his third term.
SCO Defence Ministers meet in Astana; Aramane leading Indian delegation
Aramane is leading the delegation to Astana from April 25-26, the defence ministry said in a statement. The meeting will review the regional security issues, including the defence cooperation initiatives, within the SCO, it said. The defence secretary will deliver India's statement at the ministerial meeting. He will also hold meetings with the defence ministers of the friendly countries of the SCO to discuss issues of bilateral defence cooperation.
Jaishankar to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in Kyrgyzstan
Union Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday embarked on a two-day visit to Kyrgystan to attend the 22nd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG), to be held under the chairmanship of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Realty developer Aarize group acquires over 50-acre land for four projects
"We aspire to set new standards of excellence, blending modern design with environmental consciousness. Our vision is to not only build spaces, but to craft environments that inspire and enhance the quality of life for generations to come,” said Aman Sharma, founder of the company said.
Sergey Lavrov meets S Jaishankar to discuss G20 process ahead of the Summit
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar of India and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov met to discuss bilateral cooperation and international organizations, including the G20 Summit. They focused on trade, economic, energy, and financial cooperation, as well as collaboration in transportation. Both ministers expressed a desire for increased coordination in multilateral formats such as the UN, SCO, BRICS, and G20. The meeting is crucial as there are differences between the West and Russia regarding references to Ukraine in joint communiques, with the US indicating it will not compromise on the issue.
Kazakhstan ready to be hub for Indian investments in region, says Kazakh envoy to India
Kazakhstan has ranked 25th in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Report. The country aims to enter the top 10 countries within 5 years. Kazakhstan is India's main trading partner in Central Asia, with bilateral turnover exceeding that of all other countries in the region. Kazakhstan offers over 200 project packages in various sectors, and the office of KAZAKH INVEST in India is ready to assist investors.
SCO geo-politically significant for India
SCO is a prominent Eurasian grouping to ensure peace, stability, and security in the vast and resource rich region stretching from the borders of Europe to the Pacific, including China, Russia and Pakistan.
SCO summit issues document on deradicalisation
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at Tuesday's summit held under India's presidency issued a standalone declaration on de-radicalisation and decided to further develop cooperation in countering radicalisation that leads to terrorism, separatism and extremism. They will, among other efforts, share experiences and best practices in accordance with the SCO Charter and generally accepted principles and international law.
Important not to get Shanghaied
It's not every day you find India sharing a high table with China and Pakistan. The 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on Tuesday was such an occasion. So far, SCO has been shaped as a multilateral body with 'Chinese characteristics'.
SCO Summit leads to bouquet of declarations including economic strategy & deradicalisation
In addition, the SCO Heads of State Council approved the Concept of Cooperation between the SCO Member States to decarbonise transport and promote digital transformation and innovative technologies to achieve greater efficiency and sustainability.
SCO seeks to forge closer ties, says not against any country
A joint declaration by the leaders at the end of an online summit hosted by India also said the SCO opposes the resolution of international and regional issues through "collectivisation, ideology and confrontational thinking".
PM Modi to host virtual summit of SCO
The virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by leaders such as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif.
Uzbekistan backs India's SCO Presidency, hails INSTC & Chabahar
India, during its Presidency, also pays special attention to promoting partnership in various fields, building trust and cooperation among the members of the Organization. International events under the Indian Chairmanship, in their essence and content, covered all key areas of relations between the countries of the region: economy, tourism, education, science, medicine, culture, etc.
President Xi Jinping will attend virtual SCO summit hosted by India: Chinese Foreign Ministry
The SCO was founded at a summit in Shanghai in 2001 by the presidents of Russia, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan became its permanent members in 2017. India holds the rotating Presidency of the organisation this year. Ahead of the summit to be held for the first time under India's Presidency, India on Tuesday inaugurated an exquisitely designed "New Delhi Hall" at the SCO Secretariat in Beijing.
Rajnath Singh chairs SCO defence ministers' meeting
India was made an observer at the SCO in 2005 and has generally participated in the ministerial-level meetings of the grouping, which focus mainly on security and economic cooperation in the Eurasian region. India has shown a keen interest in deepening its security-related cooperation with the SCO and its Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS), which specifically deals with issues relating to security and defence.
India to host SCO Summit on July 3-4 in New Delhi
While Putin is expected to attend the Summit, there is no concrete indication yet if Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Summit in person. India-China ties remain lukewarm over China’s intransigence to restore May 2020 status quo along the Line of Actual Control.
Paras Buildtech targets Rs 108 crore revenue from new commercial project in Gurugram
Real estate company Paras Buildtech has launched a new project, Paras Arcade 114, in Gurugram in India. The project covers 3.25 acres, has a saleable area of 4,597 sq m and includes more than 40 plots for SCOs. Paras Buildtech expects to generate a revenue of about INR1.08bn ($15m) by selling 100% of the inventory within 30 to 40 days. The company has already delivered around 15 property projects in Delhi-NCR, including homes and commercial estate projects, covering an area of 15 million sq ft.
New Delhi to witness unprecedented diplomatic engagements in March
March could also see India hold its premier foreign policy event, ‘Raisina Dialogue’, in the first week (March 2-4), which will enable some of the G20 foreign ministers to address it, the people cited earlier said, adding that senior ministerial-level visits from the Russian government are also being planned for the same month.
Russia again backs India for permanent UNSC membership
Russia's foreign Sergey Lavrov has backed India's entry into the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a permanent member, ahead of special events in the UNSC hosted by India on counter-terrorism and reformed multilateralism this week, describing the country as one of the most important poles of the emerging multipolar world order.
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