EAM Jaishankar claims that the New Delhi Hall, which India inaugurated at the SCO Secretariat in Beijing, depicts a “mini India”
An immaculately built “New Delhi Hall” here at the headquarters of the eight-member grouping was opened by India on Tuesday in advance of the SCO summit, which will be convened for the first time next month under India’s Presidency and would include a “mini-India,” according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which consists of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan, has its secretariat in Beijing’s upscale diplomatic district.
China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, the six founding members, each have their own halls highlighting their respective cultures and distinctive features, but India is the first to add its own “New Delhi Hall,” which is formally opened in advance of the July 4 SCO summit, which will be held virtually.
Pakistan could need to wait for its turn before erecting its hall.
“I am delighted to inaugurate the New Delhi Hall at the SCO Secretariat today in the august presence of the SCO Secretary General and other distinguished colleagues,” Jaishankar said in his video speech.
The first-ever SCO presidency, which will shortly come to an end with the SCO Summit, is being carried out, he noted with special satisfaction.
According to Jaishankar, the New Delhi Hall is intended to be a “mini-India” in the SCO Secretariat and would feature many parts of Indian culture.
“The Hall has been designed with exquisite patterns and motifs representing the rich architectural craftsmanship found throughout India,” he stated, “to make you visualise the depth of India’s artistic tradition and cultural identity.”
The classical architecture of the hall is combined with contemporary technology, he added, to enable meetings in both real and virtual forms.
“I anticipate that the New Delhi Hall will be a valuable addition to the SCO Secretariat, adding Indian colors and flavors to the organization’s global and international nature. According to him, the Hall would serve as a symbol of India’s dedication to developing the idea of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which roughly translates to “The World is One Family.”
According to him, the hall would be helpful for holding the Secretariat’s meetings and activities, which are growing every year.
