A
1 only
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
2 only
Correct answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation
The SCO Council of Heads of Government focuses on multilateral trade and economic cooperation strategies, making it distinct from the broader geopolitical focus of the Council of Heads of State. Therefore, statement 1 is correct, but statement 2 is incorrect.
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