India to Host SCO Civilisational Forum with Multiple Nations Participating

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced that China, Kazakhstan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan have confirmed their participation in the upcoming <b>Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Civilisational Dialogue Forum</b>. India will host the event at the historic Purana Quila in Delhi from November 20 to 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the inaugural ceremony. Speaking at Bharat Mandapam, Minister Shekhawat stated that officials remain hopeful that Pakistan will also confirm its attendance. The forum will feature multiple sessions focusing on broad themes such as <b>civilisational and cultural expression</b>, art, architecture, language, literature, and manuscripts.