Pakistan's SCO diplomacy: India thaw hopes and Russia's cautious calculus

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An Indian diplomat's friendly remarks in Islamabad have sparked cautious hopes for reduced India-Pakistan tensions, though experts warn against expecting major breakthroughs. Alok Dimri, India's SCO national coordinator, said he was happy to be in Pakistan during an Islamabad visit, a gesture that may ease cross-border bitterness despite last May's stand-off. However, analysts temper optimism about Indian PM Modi attending the SCO summit. Russia's potential engagement with Pakistan remains limited by its deep ties with India, with bilateral trade under $0.5bn versus $69bn with India. Divergent views on Afghanistan and Pakistan's US partnership further constrain cooperation.


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