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India became a full member of the SCO in 2017, elevating its role in Eurasian security and economic cooperation. India's SCO membership provides a platform to engage with Central Asian republics on energy security, counter-terrorism, connectivity (INSTC), and Afghanistan stability. India hosted the SCO Heads of Government meeting in 2020.
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