ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on Thursday, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening relations with the Central Asian country, the Foreign Office said. Read More: Kyrgyzstan president visits Islamabad to boost ties with Pakistan Zhaparov arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday for a two-day maiden visit to Pakistan, the first by a […]
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Ishaq Dar to lead Pakistan at SCO heads of government meeting
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan’s delegation at the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Moscow on November 17-18, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. The invitation for the summit comes from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Read More: Dar reaffirms resolve […]
SCO demands UN reform, rejects bloc politics
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) issued the Tianjin Declaration after its 25th Council of Heads of State meeting. The declaration emphasized respect for sovereignty, non-interference, and stronger regional cooperation. SCO leaders pledged to uphold the independence and territorial integrity of all nations. They also rejected threats, intimidation, and any interference in internal affairs. A key […]
Pakistan reaffirms strong commitment to SCO for regional trade and connectivity
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to constructive engagement within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). He highlighted the importance of collaboration in areas like bilateral trade, transport, and regional connectivity. The SCO includes key nations such as China, India, Russia, and Iran, among others. This diverse group aims to foster mutual benefit for its […]
Let’s not get caught up in weaponising terrorism for diplomatic point scoring: FM Bilawal
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday, warned the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states against “weaponising terrorism for diplomatic point scoring” as India raises terrorism issue. Speaking on the second day of his visit to India, the foreign minister emphasised the importance of greater cooperation among SCO countries in tackling terrorism, calling for joint efforts to […]
PM reaffirms Pakistan’s full support to SCO’s objectives, charter
LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured Pakistan’s full support in the fulfillment of the purposes and objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), under his stewardship. He hoped that all SCO members would continue to work together for building peace, enhancing international solidarity and cooperation. The prime minister was talking to Secretary […]
Pakistan participates 17th SCO Forum meeting
BEIJING: About forty experts and political analysts from Pakistan, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, India, and Uzbekistan attended the 17th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum meeting. SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming spoke at the opening ceremony of the meeting held via videoconference, according to SCO Secretariat here. The Centre of East Asia and SCO Studies […]
PM Imran Khan addresses SCO summit, asks Taliban to fulfil their promises
DUSHANBE: On Friday (today), Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) summit session, Daily Times reported. The session deliberated on the developing situation in Afghanistan. In his address, Imran Khan asked the Taliban to fulfil their promises and ensure peace in Afghanistan. “The Taliban must fulfil the pledges made, above all […]
PM urges SCO states to resist bloc politics for peaceful coexistence
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday called upon the regional countries to “resist any drift towards bloc politics” and stressed pursuing the approach of peaceful coexistence. “Peaceful coexistence and cooperation – not confrontation, should be the main drivers of global politics,” he said in his address at the 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council […]
SCODA conference promotes integration of Rashakai SEZ, Qingdao & SCO
BEIJING: As a priority project of industrial and park cooperation within the framework of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Rashakai Special Economic Zone (RSEZ) has been highly valued by the governments of the two countries. A promotion conference of RSEZ as part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Area (SCODA) “sister cities corporation to […]