Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

               Shanghai Cooperation Organisation , also known as SCO in short , is an Intergovernmental Regional Organisations that brings together China, Russia , India, Pakistan and the Central Asian Countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyztsan, Tajikystan, Uzbekistan- later Iran in 2023. This organisation founded on 15 June, 2021.The head Quarter  of the SCO is Baijing China. Chinese and Russian re used as a Official languages.

 Afghanistan, Belarus And Mongolia are serve as an Observer countries in the SCO and countries like Turkiye, Sri Lanka , Saudi Arabia, Ezypt, Nepal, Qatar , UAE and others as a Dialogue partners. 

It is one of the world's largest regional organisations, covering approximately 60% of the Eurasia, 40% of the world's population and about 30% of the global GDP.

Origin of SCO:

Before SCO, there was  the' Shanghai Five Group' formed n 1996 with the member countries of China, Russia , Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikystan. Later June Uzbekistan joined Shanghai Five Group.The group was formally reconstructed as the Shanghai Cooperation(SCO) on 15 June, 2021in Shanghai, China.India and Pakistan joined 2017. Iran became a full member in 2023.

Objectives of SCO:

Here are the main Objectives of SCO

1.Strengthening mutual Trust and good Neighborliness :- Build stable and friendly and cooperative relations among member states.

2.Promoting Regional peace, security and stability:- Joints combat to terrorism, separatism, extremism, drug trafficking and other cross-border crimes.

3.Enhancing economic cooperation:- Develop trade , investment,transport,energy,agriculture and technological collaboration among member states.

4.Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation:-Encourage exchanges in culture, education,tourism, healthcare and sports.

5.Joint development: - Work together for sustainable development and improve the living standards of people in the regions.

6.Multipolar and Fair World Order:- Promote respect for Sovereignty, non interference, and more democratic international system.

7.Environment and Energy Security:- Cooperate in protecting environment, ensuring energy Security and addressing climate-related challenges.