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Pakistan Signals PM Modi Invitation for 2027 SCO Summit in Islamabad
Amidst ongoing tensions, Islamabad has indicated it will extend an invitation to all member nations, including India's Prime Minister, for the 2027 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
Islamabad has indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be invited to the 2027 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which Pakistan is set to host. The move comes despite a backdrop of continued strained relations between India and Pakistan, with officials from Islamabad emphasising adherence to established diplomatic procedures.
Pakistan's statement was issued in response to inquiries regarding the potential invitation for the Indian Prime Minister to the high-level meeting. According to reports, Pakistan views the extension of invitations to all member nations as a protocolary obligation, ensuring that every participating country receives due acknowledgement for the summit.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is an intergovernmental organisation founded in Shanghai, China, in 2001. Its member states include China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The summit serves as a crucial platform for regional cooperation on security, economic, and political matters.
While bilateral relations between India and Pakistan have remained largely tense for several years, the forthcoming SCO Summit in 2027 could potentially see leaders from both nations on the same diplomatic platform. Pakistan's position underscores the principle that, despite political differences, international obligations and organisational protocols will be upheld in the context of hosting multilateral events.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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