What is the RATS framework used for in the SCO?
The RATS (Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure) framework is a specialized body under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) used to combat and eliminate terrorism within the region.
Specifically, the framework is utilized to:
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Coordinate joint efforts among member nations to fight cross-border terrorism more effectively.
Provide a platform for cooperative security strategies to maintain regional peace and stability.
RATS was established in 2004 and is headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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