The SCO Summit 2024 is scheduled to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 15 and 16, 2024. With S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, leading the Indian delegation, the summit will be attended by a number of heads of state from China, Russia, Iran and other participating nations.
An intergovernmental organization called the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit (SCO) focuses on Eurasia’s political, economic, defense, and security concerns. The Council of Heads of Government (HGC) and the Council of Heads of State (HSC) serve as its main leaders.
Important Information
Host: Pakistan is the event’s host nation and the SCO Council of Heads of Government’s (CHG) alternate chairman.
Participants: Heads of state from SCO member nations, including Pakistan, India, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Iran, will attend the summit.
Theme: “Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue; Striving towards a sustainable peace and prosperity” is the summit’s theme.
The 2024 SCO Summit’s agenda
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in 2024 will prioritize a number of important agenda items, including:
The Fight against Terrorism:
Addressing cross-border terrorism and strengthening member state security cooperation will be top priorities. This includes efforts to fortify the Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS) and isolate nations that harbor terrorists.
Partnership in the Economy:
The focus of the summit will be on economic cooperation, encompassing trade and investment programs. It is anticipated that the “Make in India” campaign would be emphasized as a possible catalyst for worldwide economic expansion, encouraging collaborations, especially with countries in the Global South.
Climate Change and the Preservation of the Environment:
A major emphasis will be on addressing climate change through climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable practices. This is in line with the SCO’s overarching objectives of sustainable development and environmental preservation.
Increasing Multilateral Communication:
The summit’s main subject will be “Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue—Striving Towards a Sustainable Peace and Prosperity.” In the face of escalating international tensions, this shows a dedication to promoting collaboration among member nations.
Security and Stability in the Region:
Enhancing regional stability, resolving current conflicts, and advancing a multipolar global order will also be major topics of discussion. This entails assessing the organization’s operations throughout the previous 20 years and planning for future collaboration.
Current Members of SCO Summit 2024
The SCO currently has nine full members:
- India
- Iran
- China
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Uzbekistan
- Tajikistan
Three observer states include:
- Belarus
- Afghanistan
- Magnolia
Dialogues partners include:
- Turkey
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- Armenia
- Cambodia
- Azerbaijan
Pakistan’s hosting of the SCO 2024 meetings presents both diplomatic and strategic potential. As a result, Pakistan will be able to negotiate economic cooperation, fortify diplomatic connections, and play a bigger part in solving global peace and climate change challenges. However, the intricate diplomatic problems might be problematic. By focusing on CBMs, putting UN resolutions into practice, avoiding politicizing the organization, and adopting other calculated steps, Pakistan may fully capitalize on this opportunity.
