| Event | Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit |
| Dates | October 15-16, 2024 |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Key Attendees | Leaders from India, China, Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia; Belarus joined as the newest member. |
| India's Representative | External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar |
| Main Focus | Regional security, economic cooperation, combating terrorism |
| Key Discussions | - Combating terrorism through SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) - Economic cooperation in energy, climate change, and infrastructure - India's advocacy for IMEC and Chabahar initiatives |
| Geopolitical Tensions | - India addressed cross-border terrorism - India maintained stance on China's Line of Actual Control (LAC) disputes |
| Internal Situation in Pakistan | Political unrest, protests against PM Shehbaz Sharif, heightened security measures |
| About SCO | - Established: June 15, 2001 - Headquarters: Beijing, China - Founding Members: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan |
| Membership Growth | - India and Pakistan joined in 2017 - Iran joined in 2023 - Belarus joined in 2024 |
| Key Structures | - Heads of State Council (highest decision-making body) - Heads of Government Council (economic focus) - Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) |
| Challenges for SCO | - Conflicting interests among members - Dominance of China, Pakistan, and Russia - Risk of diluting core objectives due to expansion - Inefficacy in addressing cross-border terrorism and drug trade - Anti-Western stance |
| India's Position | Advocates strengthening cooperation on terrorism, regional stability, and economic collaboration while transcending bilateral disputes. |
