India invites Pakistan’s culture minister to attend the first SCO civilisational dialogue forum in Delhi, to be held in November. The event is framed as an inaugural SCO initiative focused on cultural engagement among member states.
Reports say India has extended invitations to culture ministers from all 10 SCO member countries, with participation expected from governments including those of Russia, China, the UAE, Iran and Belarus. The Hindu adds that the programme will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Coverage also highlights the venue and broader international turnout. One report specifies the 16th-century Purana Quila in Delhi as the location, and notes representatives of more than 25 countries are expected, with the inaugural session described as occurring after an invitation made “since 2023.” Across outlets, the core point of agreement is the inclusion of Pakistan’s culture minister and India’s role in hosting the SCO forum.
