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Which of the following statements with regard to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is/are correct?
1. The official languages of the SCO are Russian and Chinese.
2. The SCO enjoys observer status in the UN General Assembly.
3. The SCO consists of 13 member states.
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1 and 2

Shanghai Cooperation Organization SCO Statements Analysis

This section analyzes the correctness of the given statements regarding the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Analyzing SCO Statement 1: Official Languages

Statement 1: The official languages of the SCO are Russian and Chinese.

  • Fact Check: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) officially uses Russian and Chinese as its working languages. This is stated in the organization's charter and confirmed by its official communications.
  • Conclusion: Statement 1 is correct.

Analyzing SCO Statement 2: UN Observer Status

Statement 2: The SCO enjoys observer status in the UN General Assembly.

  • Fact Check: The SCO was granted observer status at the United Nations General Assembly in December 2005. This allows the organization to participate in the proceedings of the General Assembly.
  • Conclusion: Statement 2 is correct.

Analyzing SCO Statement 3: Number of Member States

Statement 3: The SCO consists of 13 member states.

  • Fact Check: As of recent updates, the SCO has 9 member states: China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Iran. Belarus is in the process of becoming a full member. The number 13 is inaccurate.
  • Conclusion: Statement 3 is incorrect.

Final Conclusion on SCO Statements

Based on the analysis:

  • Statement 1 is correct.
  • Statement 2 is correct.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect.

Therefore, the statements that are correct are 1 and 2.

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