Pakistani Prime Minister to attend SCO meeting: Indian Minister for External Affairs.

The Indian External Affairs Ministry (EAM) confirmed that it has decided to extend an invitation to the Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. India and Pakistan both became members of the organisation in 2017. It is the first time New Delhi will be the host of the event.

The news was circulating a few days ago in Indian media. However, it was confirmed by EAM spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. Addressing the media, Kumar stated that all eight SCO members states will be invited in accordance with the established procedure. "As per the established practice and procedure within the SCO, all eight members of the SCO, as well as four observer states and other international dialogue partners will be invited to attend the meeting," he said.

Russia, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are the founding members...