India to Host SCO Meeting with 22 Nations Participating, PM Modi to Inaugurate on November 20

Jodhpur, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Central Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced that India will host a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) starting on November 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event, which will feature discussions on various topics over the following two days, November 21 and 22. In addition to SCO member nations, partner and observer countries have also been invited to participate.

During his visit to Jodhpur, Shekhawat highlighted that at the recent SCO meeting in Moscow, PM Modi proposed that the organization should expand its focus beyond bilateral, geopolitical, and diplomatic dialogues to include cultural and other significant areas of cooperation. This proposal has led to the upcoming meeting in India.

The meeting is expected to see participation from culture ministers and representatives of 22 countries, with over 15 countries already confirming their attendance.

Discussing national security, Shekhawat noted that under PM Modi’s leadership, India’s security environment has strengthened. He pointed out that previously, the country faced persistent challenges due to terrorism, exacerbated by the weak resolve of past governments. Additionally, he mentioned that nearly one-third of India was affected by Naxalism.

Under Modi’s strong leadership, significant progress has been made in controlling terrorism and tackling Naxalism. This improvement has fostered peace and stability, which in turn has accelerated economic growth, positioning India as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Reflecting on the centenary journey of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Shekhawat stated that the organization has consistently worked to create an environment of social harmony and mutual understanding among citizens. The results of these efforts are evident across the country today.

Regarding the final phase of the Rajasthan Panchayat elections, Shekhawat expressed confidence in the BJP’s victory, stating that on November 20, the lotus will bloom in Rajasthan. He believes that the rural populace will once again endorse the BJP’s governance, policies, and traditions. He also extended his best wishes to all candidates contesting under the party’s lotus symbol.