India Invites Pakistan To Inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum In New Delhi

India has officially invited Pakistan to participate in the inaugural Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Civilisational Dialogue Forum scheduled to take place in New Delhi. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat stated that he remains <b>hopeful that Islamabad will participate</b> in the upcoming international event. The high-profile cultural gathering will be held at Purana Qila, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the inauguration. According to officials, invitations have been dispatched to twenty-five nations, including SCO member states, with fifteen countries having already confirmed their presence. The discussions will primarily focus on strengthening cultural understanding, people-to-people ties, and exploring shared civilisational heritage among the participating countries.