The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a multilateral organisation made up of six countries dedicated to Eurasian security and economic cooperation. SCO encompasses 60% of Eurasia's landmass, 40% of world's population and 20% of global GDP. Members: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India (2017), Pakistan (2017), Iran (In Process) Observers: Afghanistan, Mongolia and Belarus What are the guiding principles of SCO? The SCO is guided by the