China, Kazakhstan, Iran, others confirm participation in SCO Civilisational Forum, says Gajendra Shekhawat

New Delhi China, Kazakhstan, Iran, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are among the countries that have confirmed participation in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum, which India will host at the historic Purana Quila here from November 20-22, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Friday (November 13, 2026). India to host inaugural SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum by end of 2026: Rajnath Singh in Tajikistan storyline 1 Interacting with the media at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi ahead of the event, Mr.

Shekhawat said he remained "hopeful" that Pakistan would also confirm its participation and attend the forum. In a first since 2023, Delhi invites Pakistan Minister for inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue in November storyline 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the inaugural ceremony on November 20, while several sessions will be held on November 21 and 22 around four broad themes, including civilisational and cultural expression, art and architecture, and language, literature and manuscripts, the Minister said.