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India to Host Inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi on Nov 20
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🗓 14 Nov 2026, 05:01 AM
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India announced that New Delhi will host the first Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Civilisational Dialogue Forum on 20 November.
New Delhi is set to become the venue for the inaugural Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum on 20 November, as confirmed by Indian authorities. The event marks the first time the SCO will convene a forum dedicated to civilisational exchange.
The dialogue forum aims to provide a platform for member states to discuss cultural, historical and philosophical perspectives that shape their societies. Organisers say the initiative seeks to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen people‑to‑people ties across the SCO region.
Delegates from the SCO’s member countries are expected to attend, reflecting India’s growing role in steering multilateral engagements within the organization. The government has indicated that the forum will feature a series of discussions, though detailed programmes remain to be released.
By hosting the event, India underscores its commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue that bridges diverse civilisational traditions, aligning with broader SCO objectives of regional cooperation and stability.
The dialogue forum aims to provide a platform for member states to discuss cultural, historical and philosophical perspectives that shape their societies. Organisers say the initiative seeks to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen people‑to‑people ties across the SCO region.
Delegates from the SCO’s member countries are expected to attend, reflecting India’s growing role in steering multilateral engagements within the organization. The government has indicated that the forum will feature a series of discussions, though detailed programmes remain to be released.
By hosting the event, India underscores its commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue that bridges diverse civilisational traditions, aligning with broader SCO objectives of regional cooperation and stability.