Xi Jinping's Strategic SCO Summit: Navigating Global Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 24th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, from July 2 to 6. The summit, attended by significant global leaders, will address issues like the Afghanistan situation, Ukraine conflict, and enhancing security cooperation among the member states.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to participate in the 24th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, this week, according to an announcement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday.

Additionally, Xi will undertake a state visit to Tajikistan. From July 2 to 6, President Xi will join the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in Astana, where discussions are expected to focus on key issues, including the situation in Afghanistan, the Ukraine conflict, and enhancing security cooperation among SCO member countries.

The SCO, comprising India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, has become one of the most significant transregional international organizations. India, represented by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and a potential high-level meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, could mark a pivotal moment in Sino-Indian relations, which have been strained since the Ladakh standoff in May 2020.

Relations between the two countries have deteriorated except for ongoing trade activities since the violent clash in the Pangong Tso area. Despite 21 rounds of Corps Commander-level talks to resolve the standoff, further negotiations are expected. The possibility of dialogue on disengagement from disputed areas like Depsang and Demchok remains critical. China maintains that boundary issues do not wholly define bilateral relations, advocating for a broader perspective on Sino-Indian ties.

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