EAM Jaishankar to Lead India's Delegation to Pakistan for SCO Meeting
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | EAM Jaishankar to visit Pakistan for SCO meeting after 9 years. |
| Visit Dates | October 15-16, 2024 |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Minister Leading the Delegation | External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar |
| Previous Visit | Sushma Swaraj visited Pakistan in December 2015 for the Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference. |
| Event Focus | Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government meeting. |
| Bilateral Meetings | No bilateral meetings confirmed as of now. |
| Historical Context | Sushma Swaraj's 2015 visit led to a Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue between India and Pakistan. |
| Current Diplomatic Climate | Tension in Pakistan due to protests after Imran Khan's arrest. Relations strained post-Article 370 abrogation. |
| SCO Role | Pakistan chairs the SCO's Council of Heads of Government. |
| SCO Founding Year | 2001 |
| India and Pakistan SCO Membership | Both joined the SCO in 2017. |