Which organisation, set up in 2001 from the Shanghai Five group, counts Kazakhstan, China, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as founders?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
- Step 1: The Shanghai Five had been formed in 1996 to settle border questions. Step 2. Uzbekistan joined in 2001 and the group became the SCO. Answer: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Why not the others: The other organisations have different founding members or aims.
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