Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, 2027
Kartavya Desk Staff
- •Source: IT*
Context: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in 2027 and has directed authorities to begin preparations in Islamabad.
• The next SCO summit is scheduled to take place in 2026 in Bishkek.
About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, 2027:
• What it is?
• A permanent intergovernmental regional organisation focusing on political, economic, and security cooperation in Eurasia. Known for promoting the “Shanghai Spirit“ — mutual trust, benefit, equality, and peaceful coexistence.
• A permanent intergovernmental regional organisation focusing on political, economic, and security cooperation in Eurasia.
• Known for promoting the “Shanghai Spirit“ — mutual trust, benefit, equality, and peaceful coexistence.
• Establishment & Headquarters:
• Established: June 15, 2001, in Shanghai, China. Charter Signed: 2002 (St. Petersburg), entered into force on 19 September 2003. Headquarters: Beijing, China. RATS (Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure): Located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
• Established: June 15, 2001, in Shanghai, China.
• Charter Signed: 2002 (St. Petersburg), entered into force on 19 September 2003.
• Headquarters: Beijing, China.
• RATS (Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure): Located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
• Origin & Evolution:
• Evolved from the Shanghai Five Mechanism (China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan – 1996) aimed at resolving border issues and building regional trust. Expanded into a multi-sectoral organisation with strong focus on security, counter-terrorism, and connectivity.
• Evolved from the Shanghai Five Mechanism (China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan – 1996) aimed at resolving border issues and building regional trust.
• Expanded into a multi-sectoral organisation with strong focus on security, counter-terrorism, and connectivity.
• Membership:
• 10 Full Members: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Belarus (latest). 2 Observer States: Afghanistan, Mongolia.
• 10 Full Members: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Belarus (latest).
• 2 Observer States: Afghanistan, Mongolia.
• Annual Rotation:
• The Chairmanship of the SCO rotates annually among member states, following the Russian alphabetical order of country names. The member holding the Chairmanship hosts the Council of Heads of State (CHS) Summit that year.
• The Chairmanship of the SCO rotates annually among member states, following the Russian alphabetical order of country names.
• The member holding the Chairmanship hosts the Council of Heads of State (CHS) Summit that year.
• Key Functions & Activities:
• Regional Security: Counter-terrorism operations, intelligence sharing, and RATS coordination. Economic Cooperation: Promotes trade, investment, energy security, and connectivity (e.g., SCO Business Council, SCO Development Bank proposals). Cultural & Educational Ties: Youth exchange programs, sports, culture festivals, scholarships. Multilateral Diplomacy: Acts as a platform for member states to coordinate on Afghanistan, climate action, and Eurasian stability. Annual Summits: Council of Heads of State (CHS) is the supreme decision-making body; CHG (PM-level) meets annually to approve budgets and priorities.
• Regional Security: Counter-terrorism operations, intelligence sharing, and RATS coordination.
• Economic Cooperation: Promotes trade, investment, energy security, and connectivity (e.g., SCO Business Council, SCO Development Bank proposals).
• Cultural & Educational Ties: Youth exchange programs, sports, culture festivals, scholarships.
• Multilateral Diplomacy: Acts as a platform for member states to coordinate on Afghanistan, climate action, and Eurasian stability.
• Annual Summits: Council of Heads of State (CHS) is the supreme decision-making body; CHG (PM-level) meets annually to approve budgets and priorities.