India pitches for more constructive role of SCO in Afghanistan
Shanthi Reddy
Jun. 7, 2012

India believes the six nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)can provide a promising alternative regional platform" to help stabilize Afghanistan.

external affairs minister SM Krishna said at the 12th SCO summit at the Great Hall of People in Beijing,"As we have emphasised at various SCO fora, India would be happy to play a larger, wider and more constructive role in the SCO as a full member, as and when the organisation finalises the expansion modalities."

India, along with Iran, Pakistan and Mongolia, currently enjoy the status of observer at the SCO. India, along with Iran, Pakistan and Mongolia, currently enjoy the status of observer at the SCO.

"We welcome the general trajectory of the SCO towards expansion and redefinition of its role. We feel a wider and more representative SCO will be able to deal more effectively with the common challenges of security and development in our region," Indian foreign minister said.

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