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Dar meets SCO secretary general, reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to advancing its objectives
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Dar meets SCO secretary general, reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to advancing its objectives

From Dawn · () English

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  • Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with the SCO Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev to reaffirm commitment to the organization's goals.
  • The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in key areas like economy and transport, and exchanged views on regional developments.
  • Dar expressed Pakistan's readiness to work closely with member states as the country prepares to assume the SCO chairmanship in September and host the 2027 summit.

Pakistan reaffirmed its dedication to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) objectives during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and SCO Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev. The Foreign Office reported a "productive exchange" on SCO priorities and methods to enhance member state cooperation in crucial sectors such as economy, transport, and connectivity.

productive exchange

— Foreign OfficeDescribing the meeting between DPM Dar and SCO Secretary General Yermekbayev.

Both officials also discussed regional and international developments. The SCO Secretary General acknowledged Pakistan's contributions to regional peace and stability. He also shared proposals for improving the SCO's effectiveness and briefed Dar on preparations for the upcoming Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

The secretary general commended Pakistan’s constructive contributions to promoting regional peace, stability, and cooperation

— Foreign OfficeRegarding the SCO Secretary General's assessment of Pakistan's role.

Dar emphasized Pakistan's strong commitment to advancing the SCO's goals and expressed eagerness to collaborate with member states. This comes as Pakistan is set to assume the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State in September and will host the SCO summit in 2027. Initially established for security cooperation in 2001, the SCO has since evolved into a significant platform for regional trade and economic development.

strong commitment to advancing the SCO’s objectives

— Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq DarReaffirming Pakistan's dedication to the SCO's goals.
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