India's Strategic Move: Jaishankar to Visit Pakistan for SCO Conclave
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Pakistan in mid-October to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This marks a significant diplomatic move, signaling India's commitment to regional cooperation despite strained ties with Pakistan. The visit underscores the importance India places on its role in the SCO.
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India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Pakistan in mid-October to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) summit, a historic decision considering the fraught ties between the two countries.
The announcement, confirmed by spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, highlights the importance India places on its engagement with the SCO, a significant regional bloc aimed at enhancing economic and security cooperation.
This visit comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, following India's 2019 airstrikes in Balakot and the subsequent diplomatic strain. India's participation reinforces its commitment to seeking peaceful regional partnerships.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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