ROLE OF SCO IN THE SINO-RUSSIAN ENERGY COOPERATION

Author Name: Ajit Kr Paswan

Volume/Issue: 02/11

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2022-65523956/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Ph.D. Scholar in Chinese Studies, at the Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.

ABSTRACT

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was set up to engage regional players, aimed to accomplish bilateral and regional interests. It associates members on mutual terms that have been playing a significant role in the amelioration of Sino-Russian energy cooperation. It has ushered in the launch of an ‘energy club’ that accorded a robust platform to unriddle contentions between two countries. It deliberates on a mutual and complementary energy partnership instead of unilateral ones. Moreover, it integrates all the members against challenges such as “terrorism, separatism, and extremism”. Additionally, it has been addressing various issues pertaining to energy cooperation. It maintained a fine balance between both the countries in the organisation to herald strong bonding in the realm of supply of energy.

Key words: SCO, Sino-Russian energy cooperation, energy club, economic efficiency, energy security, bilateral relations.