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India Hosts SCO National Security Advisor Meeting, Pakistan to Participate

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On Wednesday, India's capital city, New Delhi, will host a crucial meeting of top officials and National Security Advisors (NSAs) as India holds the chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will deliver the opening statement before the SCO NSA conference begins. This meeting holds significant importance for the member nations as it aims to discuss critical security concerns and strategic partnerships among the SCO nations.

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Sources have confirmed that Pakistan has decided to participate in the SCO National Security Advisor meeting, being held by India. The source added that the method of participation has not yet been decided. According to sources, representatives from Pakistan will also attend the conference. This participation could be an opportunity for India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue on security concerns and explore possibilities for cooperation.

The meeting is a precursor to the defense ministers' gathering scheduled to take place in Delhi from April 27 to 29, which will be the next significant SCO gathering. The upcoming summit is likely to include the participation of heads of state from SCO members and will take place in July after the Foreign Ministers Meeting, scheduled to take place in Goa on May 4 and 5.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental group founded in 2001 that includes eight member nations - India, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The organization aims to promote regional stability, security, and economic cooperation among its members.

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