Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
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| Introduction | – The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance established on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai, China. – It promotes mutual trust, effective cooperation, and regional stability among its member states. |
| Objectives | – Strengthening Mutual Trust: Foster friendly relations among member countries. – Promoting Cooperation: Collaborate in political, economic, cultural, and environmental spheres. – Ensuring Peace and Stability: Address security challenges and threats. – Advocating a Fair Order: Promote multipolarity and equitable governance. |
| Members (Dec 2024) | – SCO has 10 members: 1. China 2. India 3. Kazakhstan 4. Kyrgyzstan 5. Pakistan 6. Russia 7. Tajikistan 8. Uzbekistan 9. Iran (joined 2023) 10. Belarus (joined 2024). |
| Reports/Indices | – Joint Communiqués: Outcomes of high-level meetings. – Declarations: Positions on international issues. – Agreements: Cooperation in areas like economy and security. – Press Releases: Updates on events and initiatives. – Annual Reports: Activities and achievements. – Statements: Stances on global matters. |
| Instruments | – SCO Charter: Foundational principles and structure. – Treaty on Long-Term Good-Neighborliness: Strengthens friendly relations. – SCO Development Strategy 2025: Guides long-term goals. – Agreements on Security: Counter-terrorism, anti-drug trafficking, and border security. |
| Structure | – Council of Heads of State: Supreme decision-making body. – Council of Heads of Government: Focuses on economic cooperation. – Council of Foreign Ministers: Manages foreign policy. – RATS: Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure. – Secretariat: Main executive organ (Beijing HQ). |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Specialized Working Groups: Address specific issues like cybersecurity. – Expert Groups: Provide technical expertise. – SCO Business Council: Economic cooperation. – SCO Interbank Consortium: Financial collaboration and joint project funding. |
| Committees | – Economic and Trade Committee: Enhances trade relations. – Security Committee: Joint efforts to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism. – Cultural and Humanitarian Committee: Promotes cultural exchange and cooperation in education and health. |
| Initiatives | – SCO Year of Sustainable Development (2024): Promotes sustainable practices. – SCO University: Collaboration on education and research. – SCO Youth Council: Engages young leaders. – SCO Peace Mission: Joint military exercises. – SCO Business Forum: Discusses trade and investment opportunities. |
