The 5 atomic powers participating in the SCO summit in Islamabad

 The Five  atomic powers participating in the SCO summit in Islamabad are:



photo courtesy:

 Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation


1.      
1.Pakistan - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

  1. India - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
  2. China - Premier Li Qiang
  3. Russia - Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin
  4. Iran - First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber (not officially confirmed, but widely believed to possess nuclear weapons)

 

 

These countries are recognized as nuclear-armed states.

 


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