Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has highlighted the importance of addressing challenges between neighbours through honest dialogue and cooperation during his speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Islamabad.
Jaishankar congratulated Pakistan on assuming the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government and assured India’s full cooperation throughout Pakistan’s tenure.
Jaishankar recognised Pakistan for successfully hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
Speaking to the summit attendees, Jaishankar noted that the world is currently facing two major global conflicts, alongside the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely impacted developing nations.
He further pointed out that SCO member states are grappling with challenges like debt and other economic issues. Jaishankar emphasised that one of the core objectives of the SCO charter is to promote mutual trust, friendship, and cooperation among neighbouring countries.
