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PM Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday, soon after returning from visits to China and Japan.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar urged the SCO to take an uncompromising position against terrorism, separatism, and extremism.

Jaishankar stressed that the Security Council must reinvent itself to become more representative, inclusive, and democratic. He said comprehensive reform in both permanent and non-permanent categories is essential

A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that the annual SCO CHG meeting focuses on trade and economic agendas. "India remains actively engaged in the SCO format," the MEA said prior to Jaishankar's departure

The government has deployed army units to secure Islamabad from October 4 to 17. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the protests would not disrupt the SCO meeting

With PTI calling for protests at D-Chowk in Islamabad on October 4, the Federal Ministry of Interior decided to invoke Article 245 of the Constitution. This article allows the Armed Forces to assist civil power when required.

When asked if India is content with the current relationship with Pakistan, Jaishankar indicated a flexible approach. "Maybe yes, maybe no

As more countries seek association with the SCO as Observers or Dialogue Partners, we must strive for better communication and deeper consensus. Granting English the status of a third official language will be crucial.

The EAM is leading the Indian delegation at the 24th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State which will be held on Thursday.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation comprises nine member states: India, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.