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Pak minister Malik to attend SCO Dialogue in Delhi

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The diplomatic development centers around the inaugural Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Civilisational Dialogue Forum scheduled from November 20 to 22 in New Delhi. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the event aims to gather member states to exchange perspectives on civilisational engagement and people-to-people contacts. The gathering was initiated following an earlier announcement by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The engagement occurs alongside Pakistan formally assuming the rotating chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State for the 2026–2027 term.

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  • The event marks a notable diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring nations under…: The event marks a notable diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring nations under the multilateral SCO framework.
  • The forum serves as an Indian initiative designed to foster broader cultural exchanges an…: The forum serves as an Indian initiative designed to foster broader cultural exchanges and ties across Eurasia.
  • Pakistan will lead the bloc's premier council after assuming the rotating chairmanship of…: Pakistan will lead the bloc's premier council after assuming the rotating chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State for 2026–2027.

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Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan will be attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum, scheduled in New Delhi from November 20 to 22.

According to an official statement issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government has nominated Musadik Masood Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, to represent the country at the SCO Civilisational Dialogue in New Delhi.

"The Government of Pakistan has nominated Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, to represent Pakistan at the SCO Civilisational Dialogue to be held in New Delhi from 20 to 22 November 2026," the statement read.

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The statement highlighted that the dialogue will convene representatives from across SCO member states to exchange perspectives on cultural understanding and civilisational engagement.

Furthermore, Islamabad said it remains committed to "promoting dialogue among civilisations and fostering people-to-people contacts within the SCO framework in a spirit of mutual respect."

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