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Introduction- Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO's) meeting held in
Qingdao in June 2018 discussed three evils- terrorism, extremism and
separatism. There were certain outcomes and discussion held about –
1.
The special role of
SCO to counter these evils and three years agenda from 2018 to 2021 was also
discussed. Member Nations also showed concerns about terrorists getting
the weapon of mass destruction.
2.
Leaders also
advocated International legal Framework and supported International
Convention against Chemical and Biological weapons at conference of
disarmament.
3.
They also discussed
cooperation in combating the spread and propagation of terrorist
ideologies through internet.
4.
SCO countries reaffirmed their commitment to improve
cooperation within bloc to combat illegal drug trafficking.
About
SCO or Shanghai Cooperation Organization or Shanghai Pact- This is a group of
Europe and Asian countries. It is political economical and
security organization and was founded in 2001. The member countries are given
in map.
Observer States- Mongolia, Iran and Afghanistan Download Our App
Dialogue Partners- Belarus, Turkey
Benefits for India to
join SCO- India can benefit from economy and national security.
- India can get more resources from countries like Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Uzbekistan.
- India will get better access to International North- South Transport Corridor.
- TAPI pipeline in December 2015 also started.
- India has been suffering from terrorist attack, and SCO is committed to fight terrorism, separatism and religious extremism. This will also help India to fight terrorism.
- India can have opportunities to resolve border disputes
- India may get better resources for Energy Crisis
