India Blocks Azerbaijan's Application for SCO Membership: Media Reports

India has once again blocked Azerbaijan's application for membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This has been reported by Azerbaijani media outlets.

It is noted that China has supported Azerbaijan's accession to the SCO. However, according to media reports citing diplomatic sources, India has once again blocked Baku's application for full membership.

Sources believe that this move is related to the close ties between Azerbaijan and Pakistan.