NSA Ajit Doval Leads 9th annual meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) : Recently, the Indian Ajit Doval will lead the secretaries of the security councils of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states.It was held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 2 to 3 April 2024. In his address, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval emphasized that terrorism in any form and for any reason is unjustified. He stressed that any acts of terrorism, including in cross-border terrorism, must be swiftly and effectively dealt with.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Overview
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security organization established in 2001 by China and Russia. As of 2021, the SCO comprises eight full members: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan. Iran joined as a full member in 2023. Additionally, there are several observer states and dialogue partners engaged with the SCO. The official languages of the SCO are Chinese and Russian,
Organisational Structure and Key Bodies
The SCO is governed by several key bodies, including the Council of Heads of State, the Council of Heads of Government, the Council of Foreign Ministers, and the Council of National Coordinators. The Secretariat of the SCO, headquartered in Beijing, China, serves as the primary executive body responsible for implementing organizational decisions and coordinating activities. Meanwhile, the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) Executive Committee, based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, focuses on promoting cooperation among member states to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism.
Heads of SCO Secretariat
| Years in Office | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2004 – 2006 | Executive Secretary | Zhang Deguang (China) |
| 2007–2009 | Secretary-General | Bolat Nurgaliyev (Kazakhstan) |
| 2010–2012 | Secretary-General | Muratbek Imanaliyev (Kyrgyzstan) |
| 2013–2015 | Secretary-General | Dmitry Mezentsev (Russia) |
| 2016–2018 | Secretary-General | Rashid Alimov (Tajikistan) |
| 2019–2021 | Secretary-General | Vladimir Norov (Uzbekistan) |
| 2022–Present | Secretary-General | Zhang Ming (China) |
When was Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was established?
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) established in created on 26 April 1996 when the heads of states of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan signed the Treaty on Deepening Military Trust in Border Regions.
