19th Annual SCO Security Council Meeting in Astana: Key Highlights
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 19th annual meeting of the secretaries of the security councils of the SCO member states |
| Location | Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Dates | 2 to 3 April 2024 |
| Indian Delegation | Led by NSA Ajit Doval |
| Key Attendees | Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (current SCO Chairman) |
| Agenda | - Adoption of Cooperation Programme to counter terrorism, separatism, and extremism (2025-2027) - SCO Anti-Drug Strategy (2024-2029) - Countering "three evil forces" (terrorism, separatism, extremism) - Addressing transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, and cybersecurity challenges |
| NSA Ajit Doval's Statements | - Condemned terrorist attack in Moscow - Highlighted threat of terrorism in the region - Suggested ways to improve security situation - Expressed concern over Afghanistan's security situation - Called for humanitarian assistance, combating terrorism, and inclusive government in Afghanistan - Stated India's humanitarian aid: $3 Billion investment, 50,000 MT wheat, 250 tons medical aid, 40,000 liters Malathion pesticide - India does not recognize the Taliban government |
| SCO Details | - Established: 15 June 2001 - Founding Members: China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan - Permanent Members: 9 (including India, Pakistan, Iran) - Observer Members: Afghanistan, Belarus, Mongolia - Headquarters: Beijing, China - Current Chairman: Kazakhstan |