The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation, the creation of which was announced on15 June 2001 in Shanghai (China) by the Republic of Kazakhstan , the People's Republic of China , the Kyrgyz Republic , the Russian Federation ,the Republic of Tajikistan , and the Republic of Uzbekistan . The historical meeting of the Heads of State Council of the SCO held in June 2017 in Astana, the status of a full member of the Organization was granted to the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in this meeting. Currently, the SCO comprises eight member states Republic of India Republic of Kazakhstan People's Republic of China Kyrgyz Republic Islamic Republic of Pakistan Russian Federation Republic of Tajikistan The Republic of Uzbekistan. Objectives Strengthening mutual trust and neighbourliness among the member states. Promoting effective cooperation in -politics, trade & economy, research & technology and culture. Enhancing ties in education, energy, transport, tourism, environmental protection, etc. Maintain and ensure peace, security and stability in the region. Establishment of a democratic, fair and rational new international political & economic order.