Pakistans Climate Minister to Represent Country at SCO Civilizational Dialogue in New Delhi

Islamabad, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Pakistan has appointed Climate Change and Environment Coordination Minister Musadik Malik to represent the country at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Civilizational Dialogue in New Delhi. The event is scheduled to take place from November 20 to 22, 2026.

The announcement was made by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, which emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting dialogue between civilizations. The dialogue will involve representatives from SCO member states sharing insights on cultural understanding and mutual respect among peoples.

This visit marks the first trip by a Pakistani minister to India since the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting held in Goa in 2023, which was attended by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto.

Earlier, on October 28, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that all SCO member countries, dialogue partners, and observer nations had been invited to participate in the forum. When asked about Pakistan’s invitation, he stated that invitations were extended according to established procedures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the three-day event, which will be hosted at the historic Red Fort, a significant 16th-century monument in New Delhi. More than 25 countries are anticipated to participate.

This initiative was proposed by Prime Minister Modi during the SCO leaders’ summit in Tianjin, China, in 2025, and it was later accepted by SCO member states. The event is seen as a crucial step towards fostering cultural understanding, dialogue, and cooperation among various nations.