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SCO Heads of delegation reaffirm commitment to peacefully resolving disputes

October 16, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The heads of delegation from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to peacefully resolving disputes through dialogue and consultations.

“Besides emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation across various sectors, including politics, security, trade, finance, and cultural ties, to build a prosperous, peaceful, safe, and ecologically sustainable planet”.

In a joint declaration issued at the conclusion of the two-day SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting held here, the heads of delegations called for sustainable and inclusive economic growth of member states by optimizing the region’s potential in areas such as green development, digital economy, trade, e-commerce, finance and banking, investment, high technology, start-ups and innovation, poverty alleviation, health care, including traditional and folk medicine, agriculture, industry, transport, logistics connectivity, energy, including renewable energy, communications, science and technology, environment and climate change.

The heads of delegations, reaffirming their desire to ensure stable economic and social development in the SCO region, noted the importance of implementing the SCO Economic Development Strategy for the period up to 2030 and the Program of Multilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation of the SCO member states.

They stressed the need for coordinated efforts through the mechanisms of relevant cooperation in order to implement the respective action plans.

The event was chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and was attended by the leaders from the SCO member states including China’s Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Tajik Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda, Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, Kyrgyzstan’s Chairman of Ministers’ Cabinet Zhaparov Akylbek, Trade Minister of Iran Seyyed Mohammad Atabek, and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Besides, Mongolia is participating in the summit as an Observer State being represented by Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai and Turkmenistan as a Special Guest represented by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Rashid Meredov.

Among other dignitaries attending the moot include SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming, Director of Executive Committee SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) Ruslan Mirzayev and others.

Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their support for China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, highlighting ongoing collaborative efforts to integrate this project with the Eurasian Economic Union.

Heads of delegation emphasized enhancing railway transport cooperation and welcomed the upcoming meeting of Railway Administrations in Moscow.

The heads of delegation expressed their gratitude to Pakistan for the successful organization of the 23rd meeting of the SCO CHG, which was held in a constructive and friendly atmosphere.

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PM Shehbaz calls for enhancing regional cooperation, connectivity

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in his welcome address at the opening ceremony of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, called for enhancing regional cooperation and connectivity which is necessary for sustainable development.

The formal proceedings of the 23rd meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) started here on Wednesday with a galaxy of regional leaders in attendance to discuss multisectoral cooperation.

Being held at the Jinnah Convention Center, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is chairing the session as the current chair of CHG meeting will discuss ongoing cooperation in economy, trade, environment, and socio-cultural linkages.

Prime Minister said it is an honor for Pakistan to hold the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting. The SCO countries account for 40 percent of the world’s population and we have to move forward together for stability and prosperity.

He said that “We have to provide better quality of life and facilities to our people, I am sure that the fruitful discussion in the meeting will yield far-reaching results, we are facing change and evolution in the global scenario, the current situation requires collective action”.

Shahbaz Sharif said that the moot will provide an opportunity to promote relations with the member countries and we have to move forward by utilizing collective wisdom. He said Pakistan wants peace and stability in the region, efforts are necessary to promote trade relations.

Prime Minister said that the international community should focus on humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and the use of Afghan land for terrorism must be stopped. He said Pakistan wants a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan.

He said that attention needs to be paid to the fields of tourism, connectivity, green belt, poverty is not an economic problem but also a moral problem. He said measures to eradicate poverty from the region must be prioritized.

He further said that we need economic stability for a common future and threats from climate change are challenges. He said “We have to work together to deal with natural disasters and added that ‘Belt and Road’ is an important project for regional development.

The participating leaders will also adopt important organizational decisions to further enhance cooperation among SCO member states and approve the budget of the Organization.

The leaders from the SCO member states attending the summit. Besides, Mongolia is participating in the summit as an Observer State being represented by Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai and Turkmenistan as a Special Guest represented by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Rashid Meredov.

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PM Shehbaz set to chair SCO summit today

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to chair the 23rd meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) today being attended by leaders from the regional countries.

Being held at the Jinnah Convention Center, the meeting will discuss ongoing cooperation in economy, trade, environment, and socio-cultural linkages.

Having joined the SCO in 2017, Pakistan assumed the rotating chair of the SCO CHG for 2023-24 at its previous meeting held in Bishkek on October 26, 2023. Prime Minister Shehbaz is the current chair of the Council.

Before the start of the proceedings, Prime Minister Shehbaz will receive the participating leaders at the venue before a group photo.

The session will formally start with the opening address of Prime Minister Shehbaz, who will also deliver concluding remarks.

The CHG meeting will also adopt important organizational decisions to further enhance cooperation among SCO member states and approve the budget of the Organization.

The leaders from the SCO member states attending the summit include China’s Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Tajik Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda, Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, Kyrgyzstan’s Chairman of Ministers’ Cabinet Zhaparov Akylbek, Trade Minister of Iran Seyyed Mohammad Atabek, and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

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Pakistan to host 23rd CHG SCO summit on Oct 15 to 16

October 12, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host the twenty-third meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from 15 to 16 October in Islamabad.

“In his capacity as the current Chair of the CHG, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the upcoming CHG meeting,” Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press statement on Saturday.

SCO member States will be represented by the Prime Ministers of China, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as well as the First Vice President of Iran and External Affairs Minister of India.

Prime Minister of Mongolia (Observer State) and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan (Special Guest) will also participate in the meeting.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also hold important bilateral meetings with visiting heads of delegation on the sidelines of the meeting.

The CHG meeting will discuss ongoing cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, environment, socio-cultural linkages and review the performance of the Organization.

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Foreign Minister Dar reviews arrangements for SCO CHG

July 12, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the first meeting of High-Level Committee on the Requirements and Arrangements for the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) Meeting to be held in Islamabad on 15-16 October 2024.

The committee has been constituted in pursuit of the Prime Minister’s directive to ensure hosting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Islamabad in a befitting manner.

The committee comprises, as its members, Federal Ministers for Economic Affairs, Interior, Information and Broadcasting, and Secretaries of the Foreign Affairs, Cabinet, and Interior as well as Chairman CDA.

The committee discussed the needs assessment and gave directions to the concerned authorities for making efficient arrangements, in line with SCO practice, Pakistan’s international standing, concomitant with Pakistan’s traditional hospitality.

The committee members expressed satisfaction at the ongoing preparations. The Deputy PM stressed the need for maintaining the momentum of preparations.

Since becoming full member of SCO in 2017, Pakistan has been actively participating in various SCO formats. As Chair of the SCO CHG, Pakistan will be hosting the 23rd meeting of the CHG in autumn this year.

CHG is the second-highest decision-making body of the SCO. It deals with socio-economic, cultural and other humanitarian cooperation issues as well as budgetary and financial matters of SCO.

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