Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy today hosted the 20th Session of Culture Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States through video conferencing. The Culture Ministers of Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan participated in the meeting.<br />'' <br />''Speaking on the occasion, G Kishan Reddy mentioned the historical and cultural linkages among SCO Nations. He cited the importance of cultural collaborations and dialogue in propagating peaceful coexistence through mutual respect, diversity and inclusiveness. The Minister stressed on the need to adopt true values and practices of love and non-violence taught by Lord Buddha to renew trans-cultural links and shared histories of SCO nations. On the occasion, Mr Reddy launched a specially curated digital Exhibition on the Shared Buddhist Heritage of SCO countries.