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News: India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) 1st Civilisational Dialogue Forum at Purana Qila in New Delhi.
About 1st Civilisational Dialogue Forum
- 1st SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum is an inaugural cultural and diplomatic initiative.
- Duration: It is scheduled to be held from 20 November to 22 November 2026 at Purana Qila in New Delhi.
- Aim: The initiative aims to strengthen cultural ties, promote mutual understanding and deepen engagement among SCO member states.
- It also aims to showcase the shared art, literature and traditions of the region’s ancient civilisations.
- Organised by: The Ministry of Culture is partnering with the Ministry of External Affairs to organise the event.
- Proposed by: This initiative was proposed by Prime Minister Modi at the SCO leaders’ summit in Tianjin in 2025 and was subsequently adopted by the grouping.
- Hosted by: It is being hosted by India under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
- Participants: Culture ministers from all 10 SCO member states have been invited, along with representatives from observer countries and dialogue partners.
- The full members are China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus.
- Themes of discussions: Discussions are expected to cover civilisational links, cultural diplomacy and cooperation in areas including heritage, education and traditional knowledge systems.
