Archive · 18 Jul 2026
India Attends SCO Border Talks in Islamabad
India and other countries that are part of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) had a meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan.
They talked about how to keep their borders safe and work together.
They approved what they did last year and made plans for this year.
Pakistan will be in charge of the SCO from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027.
India has been part of the SCO since 2017 and continues to attend its meetings, even though India and Pakistan don't have good relations.
The next big meeting of the SCO will be in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, next month.
The SCO was created in 2001 to help countries work together on security.
India participated in the 12th meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the SCO in Islamabad, Pakistan.
The meeting reviewed regional border security cooperation and approved plans for the next joint border operation, 'Solidarity-2026'.
Pakistan will assume the SCO chairmanship from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027.
India has continued to participate in SCO activities despite limited relations with Pakistan.
The next Heads of States summit will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, next month.
- Who
- Heads and representatives of border services from SCO member states, including India and Pakistan
- What
- 12th meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the SCO
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Why
- To review regional border security cooperation, approve the outcome of the previous joint operation, and endorse plans for the next exercise
- Event
- 12th meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the SCO
- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Date
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Participants
- Heads and representatives of border services from SCO member states
- Next SCO Chair
- Pakistan (from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027)
- SCO Membership
- India and Pakistan joined in 2017, Iran in 2023, Belarus in 2024
- Next Heads of States Summit
- Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (next month)
- SCO Establishment
- 2001
