India, July 17 -- As the global geopolitical landscape becomes increasingly intricate, India's participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) emerges as a strategic manoeuvre to bolster its international standing and foster regional stability. The recent visit of external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, to China for the SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting underscores the importance India places on this multilateral platform, even as it navigates a complex relationship with China.

The SCO, founded in 2001, functions as an essential forum for India to interact with Central Asian nations, China, and Russia. It promotes discourse on security, economic collaboration, and cultural interchange. India's participation in the SCO is integ...