Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Friday decided to include India as a full member, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer to work with the six-member grouping to enhance connectivity, combat terror and create an environment for boosting trade by easing barriers. India, which has an Observer status for the past 10 years, will technically become the member by next year after completion of certain procedures.
“I convey our deep sense of gratitude to the members of the SCO for accepting India as a full member,” Mr. Modi said after the announcement was made at the summit. He extended his wishes to Pakistan which is also accepted as SCO member.