Zhang Ming takes over as new Secretary General of SCO

Zhang Ming takes over as new Secretary General of SCO

Daily Current Affairs   /   Zhang Ming takes over as new Secretary General of SCO

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: January 08 2022

Share on facebook
  • China's senior diplomat Zhang Ming has taken charge as the new Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
  • India is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
  • Zhang Ming has been appointed in place of Vladimir Norov, former foreign minister of Uzbekistan, for a three-year term.
  • He was also China's ambassador to the European Union.
  • The Beijing headquartered SCO is an eight-member economic and security bloc consisting of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan.
Recent Post's
  • 12th-century Mandir-style pillar fragments discovered in Hinganghat reflect Hemadpanti architecture and highlight the region’s medieval cultural significance.

    Read More....
  • Varanasi sets a Guinness record by planting over 2.5 lakh saplings in one hour using Miyawaki method under Namo Van urban forest project.

    Read More....
  • India enters advanced memory manufacturing as Micron’s Sanand ATMP facility begins DRAM and NAND production with $2.7 billion investment.

    Read More....
  • US and Israel launch coordinated strikes on Iran, targeting top leadership, escalating tensions in West Asia.

    Read More....
  • Oldest known hand stencil dated 67,800 years discovered in Sulawesi cave, highlighting early human symbolic expression.

    Read More....
  • Tripura launches its first State Innovation Mission with T-NEST hub, promoting startups, AI policy, and inclusive innovation.

    Read More....
  • Mangaluru Airport wins ASQ ‘Best Airport at Arrivals’ award for the second consecutive year.

    Read More....
  • NSV Kaundinya completes maiden Oman voyage and returns to Mumbai, highlighting India’s maritime heritage.

    Read More....
  • Assam distributes land pattas to over one lakh families under Mission Basundhara 3.0, enhancing legal ownership and governance.

    Read More....
  • UAE launches world’s first sovereign financial cloud, SFCSI, offering AI-driven secure digital infrastructure for financial institutions.

    Read More....