India, for the first time took part in a meeting of the international military cooperation departments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)in Beijing.

An Indian delegation led by Major General Ajay Seth participated in the meeting. He discussed issues of practical cooperation among SCO nations.

This is the first meeting attended by India in the field of defence cooperation under the SCO framework.

India and Pakistan  admitted last year  into grouping, in which China plays an influential role.

SCO Comprises countries:

The SCO comprises of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan.

India and China look to SCO as a major platform for improving bilateral ties , including the 73-day military standoff at Doklam last year.

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