• Genesis: 2001, Shanghai Summit
• Founding Members: Russia, China, the Kyrgyz republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.
• Members Joined Later: India, Pakistan, Iran (2023), Belarus (2024).
• It also has 3 observer states and 6 Dialogue partners.
• Structure:
  • The Council of Heads of States: It is apex decision making body.
  • Council of Heads of Governments: It is the second highest council.
• Two Permanent Bodies
  • Secretariat: Beijing, China
  • Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS): Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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