Pakistan nominates Musadik Malik for SCO forum in New Delhi
Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik will represent Pakistan at the SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum from November 20 to 22.
Pakistan has nominated Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Masood Malik to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi. According to Telangana Today, the three-day event will be held at Purana Qila from November 20 to 22.
The Pakistan Foreign Office stated on Saturday that the forum allows representatives from member states to discuss cultural understanding and civilisational dialogue. The ministry added that Islamabad is dedicated to encouraging interaction between different civilisations and building social connections through the SCO in a manner of mutual respect.
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Friday that he was hopeful for Pakistan's attendance. He noted that China, Kazakhstan, Iran, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are among 15 countries that have confirmed they will participate in the forum.
The event follows a period of strained relations after the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack killed 26 people. This led to India launching Operation Sindoor on May 7, a military confrontation that lasted four days and ended on May 10.
India has used the SCO to raise concerns regarding cross-border terrorism and its financing. The SCO includes members such as India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus.
