Xi Jinping and Putin Reaffirm Strong Alliance at SCO Summit Amid Global Uncertainty
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Why in news
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their strategic alliance during the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, highlighting shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Background
The SCO summit took place in Kyrgyzstan with over a dozen heads of state in attendance. Key participants included Xi Jinping (China), Vladimir Putin (Russia), Masoud Pezeshkian (Iran), and Narendra Modi (India).
Facts for Prelims
- BodySCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance.
- PlaceKyrgyzstan hosted the recent SCO summit.
- FactMember states include China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asian nations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the evolving role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in shaping the geopolitical and economic landscape of Eurasia in the contemporary global order.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical shift towards multipolarity
- Economic integration of Eurasian markets
- Security cooperation against regional threats
Keywords: Strategic Alliance · Multipolarity · Eurasian Integration · Geopolitical Dynamics
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