Correct option is C
The Correct Answer Is: (C) 2001
Explanation:
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was established on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai,
China by six founding members: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The organization focuses on political, economic, and security cooperation among its member states.
Additional Knowledge:
- SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Main Objectives:
- Strengthening mutual trust and good relations among member nations.
- Promoting cooperation in politics, trade, economy, culture, energy, transportation, and environmental protection.
- Combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism.
- Current Member States (as of 2024):
- China
- Russia
- India (joined in 2017)
- Pakistan (joined in 2017)
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
- Iran (joined in 2023)