In July 2023, Indian PM Narendra Modi chaired Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the ____ time?

In July 2023, Indian PM Narendra Modi chaired Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the ____ time?

Explanation
  • SCO virtual summit 2023
  • Held: 4 July 2023
  • Pakistan represented by: Shahbaz Sharif (PM)

  • Host: India (first time)

  • New member: Iran (9th member)
  • Theme: Towards a SECURE SCO
  • On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

  • The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China

  • The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
  • The SCO currently comprises of nine Members States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan), four Observer States
  • On 9 July 2023, Iran became 9th member of SCO.