Abstract
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an important
regional security organization consisting of Russia, China and the
four central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It was initially established in 2001. Its
ultimate objective was to compete with the growing influence of
the United States (US) and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
(NATO) forces in the region. Its prime concern is the growing
threats of terrorism, separatism, and extremism. Pakistan, which
is currently an observer State, cannot remain aloof from such an
important organization. Pakistan desires to acquire its full
membership so that it can actively participate in the group’s
activities in the region. The policies and programmes of the SCO
are in consonance with Pakistan's long-term objectives. Pakistan
not only contributes to the preservation of peace and stability in
the region, but more specifically, also to the development of the
transport and energy corridor which will be helpful towards this
end. More significantly, under the banner of SCO, Pakistan can
improve its relations with Russia, China, and Central Asia, India,
Iran, and Afghanistan.
Dr. Zahid Ali Khan. (2013) Pakistan And Shanghai Cooperation Organization, IPRI Journal, Volume-13, Issue-1.
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