ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is all set to host meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Islamabad on Tuesday (tomorrow) and Wednesday (day after tomorrow).
The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the meeting.
The SCO member states will be represented by Prime Minister of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as well as the First Vice President of Iran and External Affairs Minister of India.
Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang will represent his country.
The Prime Minister of Mongolia as Observer State, and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan as Special Guest, will also participate in the meeting.
The SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting will discuss ongoing cooperation in fields of economy, trade, environment and socio-cultural linkages and review the performance of the Organization.
The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also hold important bilateral meetings with visiting heads of delegations on the sidelines of the meeting.
Earlier, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan has made significant progress this year in both foreign policy and economic sectors, adopting an open approach towards trade and investment.
Speaking with foreign media correspondents in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan is emerging on the international stage, and the world is beginning to recognize its true potential.
The Information Minister highlighted the recent successful visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Pakistan, during which key discussions on bilateral relations, investment, and cooperation took place.
He said a high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by the Saudi Minister of Investment visited Pakistan and signed several Memoranda of Understanding valued at 2.2 billion dollars to enhance bilateral cooperation.
The Minister said that upcoming visit of the Chinese Premier will be a game changer for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, further enhancing cooperation across various sectors.
The Minister expressed confidence that the SCO summit will serve as a pivotal moment for Pakistan, enhancing its positive image on the global stage.
