India's Jaishankar Attends SCO Summit in Pakistan Amid Tensions

Jaishankar's visit underscores India's commitment to the SCO despite ongoing disputes with Pakistan over terrorism and territorial integrity.

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made a significant visit to Islamabad for the SCO summit, marking the first such trip by an Indian foreign minister since 2015.
Jaishankar's visit was not aimed at bilateral talks with Pakistan but rather to reinforce India's engagement with the SCO, a key regional organization.
During the summit, Jaishankar emphasized the need for the SCO to address terrorism, separatism, and extremism, indirectly criticizing Pakistan's alleged support for cross-border terrorism.
The visit reflects a stabilization in India-Pakistan relations, which have remained relatively calm since a 2021 truce along their disputed border.
India continues to balance its strategic autonomy by participating in multilateral groups like the SCO, while also strengthening ties with Western nations.