The heads of government meeting highlighted the organization’s evolving dynamics, with China’s growing influence on India’s ambivalence.
On October 15 and 16, Pakistan hosted the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. Security was tight due to ongoing protests by the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and recent attacks by Baloch insurgents in Karachi that resulted in the deaths of two Chinese nationals. Over 10,000 paramilitary personnel were deployed to protect the 900 delegates. Islamabad was taking no chances with the summit, which marked the first time Pakistan has hosted a leader’s-level SCO meeting.
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