Which of the following country is NOT the founding member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organization. It was established on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai, China.
Founding Members:
At the time of the SCO's establishment, there were a total of six founding member countries:
China
Russia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Development and Expansion of the SCO
Shanghai-5: Before the SCO was formed, in 1996, there was a group called the "Shanghai-5," which included all five founding members except Uzbekistan. After Uzbekistan joined in 2001, it was renamed the SCO.
Iraq's Status: Iraq is neither a founding member of the SCO nor a full member at present.