Nurlan Yermekbayev, secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Yermekbayev spoke with Jaishankar during his first official visit to India. He also had a meeting with State Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh.
India’s role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the creation of a “SECURE SCO” were topics of discussion between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev during their meeting on February 5, 2025. This visit demonstrates India’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation, security, trade, and economic development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stressed.
Organizing the 2028 United Nations Climate Conference (COP33) Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested that India host the COP33 or the UN climate conference in 2028.
The goal of the Green Credit Initiative is for people to participate in order to create carbon sinks.
The proposal for the new SCO Special Working Group on Start-ups and Innovation aims to address start-up and innovation-related issues.
India’s dedication to regional cooperation, security, and trade within the SCO framework is reaffirmed by the meeting between EAM Jaishankar and the SCO Secretary-General. India places a high priority on shared interests like connectivity, economic growth, and counterterrorism. Security, economic growth, connectivity, unity, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, and environmental preservation are among India’s top priorities as the SCO’s chair.
By actively participating in the SCO, developing closer bilateral ties, and looking into prospects for cooperation, trade, and investment, India hopes to deepen its ties with Central Asian nations. India can increase its regional influence and establish itself as a trustworthy and accountable partner in international affairs by joining the SCO.
