Shanghai Cooperation Organisation | MCQs

Explanation

On 4 July 2024, Belarus became the 10th member of SCO. 

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On 9 June 2017, India and Pakistan became full members of the SCO.

SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China

SCO Founded: June 15, 2001

SCO currently comprises nine Members States:

(China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Uzbekistan & Belarus),

Explanation

On 29 March 2023, Saudi Arabia approved a memorandum on granting the kingdom the status of a dialogue partner in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Dialogue partner status will be a first step within the organisation before granting the kingdom full membership.