CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 21st Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, SCO Council of Heads of Government was held in the virtual format on Tuesday evening. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India in the meeting.

Detailed explanation-2: -S. Jaishankar will represent India in the meeting. The SCO CHG meeting held annually focuses on the trade and economic agenda of the Organization and approves its annual budget.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reports from Beijing said Premier Li Keqiang will host the 21st Meeting, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told a media briefing on Monday.

Detailed explanation-4: -The SCO Heads of Government meet is held annually to focus on the trade and economic agenda of the organisation and approves the SCO’s annual budget. India has taken over as Chairperson of the SCO for 2023, and will host leaders of all SCO countries at a summit in Delhi expected in mid-2023.

Detailed explanation-5: -The SCO Secretary-General is elected to a three-year term. The current Secretary-General is Zhang Ming of China, who assumed his office on 1 January 2022.