Islamabad SCO summit 2024 Declaration.
SCO summit: Members sign eight agreements, endorse China
as 2024-25 chair
The agreements focus on SCO’s budget, secretariat
operations, and counterterrorism efforts discussed at the summit.
.svg.png)
During the summit, eight significant agreements were
signed, focusing on issues like the SCO’s budget, the operations of its
secretariat, and regional counterterrorism efforts.
These agreements signed on Wednesday highlight the
organisation's commitment to cooperation in areas such as security, trade, and
economic development.
The summit, chaired by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif, also saw member states reaffirm their dedication to promoting regional
peace, political stability, and socio-economic cooperation.
In addition, the leaders recognised the need for enhanced
cooperation in science, technology, digital economy, and information security.
The summit participants also supported UN General Assembly
resolutions aimed at promoting global peace and development.
The 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit
kicked off in Islamabad earlier during the day, with Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif delivering the keynote address at the Jinnah Convention Centre.
The summit, held under tight security, welcomed leaders and
representatives from across the region, focusing on strengthening regional
cooperation and trade.
Upon his arrival earlier in the day, Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif was greeted by senior officials before delivering his opening remarks to
the SCO Council of Heads of Government, as reported by Express news.
Among the key attendees were Chinese Premier Li Qiang,
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and leaders from Tajikistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Iran. India was represented by
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, while Mongolia participated as an
observer, represented by its Prime Minister.
As the summit progressed, discussions centred on critical
regional issues, including trade, security, and cooperation among SCO member
states.
These conversations set the stage for the official
declaration released after the summit, which confirmed China’s endorsement as
the new chair for the 2024-25 term. Additionally, it was agreed that the next
summit would take place in Russia.
The summit concluded with the signing of eight key
documents, focusing on the organisation’s budget, the operations of the SCO
secretariat, and regional counterterrorism efforts.
These agreements underscore the ongoing cooperation among
SCO members in vital sectors such as security, trade, and economic development.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting, attended
by leaders from China, Russia, India, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan,
and other SCO member states.
During the discussions, the leaders reviewed the
implementation of decisions made at the previous summit in Astana and
reaffirmed their commitment to resolving regional disputes through dialogue and
negotiations.
The participants also emphasised the importance of
collaboration in various sectors, including politics, security, trade, and
investment, while supporting UN General Assembly resolutions promoting peace,
harmony, and development.
The summit concluded with a formal luncheon hosted in honour
of the visiting delegates, marking the end of a productive gathering focused on
strengthening regional ties.
Bilateral Meetings Focus on Trade and Cooperation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held
bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) member states who gathered in Islamabad to attend the Heads
of Government (CHG) meeting on Wednesday (today).
Shehbaz met Prime Ministers Roman Golovchenko of Belarus,
Qohir Rasulzoda of Tajikistan, and Olzhas Bektenov of Kazakhstan, besides
Akylbek Japarov, the Cabinet Chairman of Kyrgyzstan, and Rashid Meredov, the
Deputy Chairman of the Turkmenistan Cabinet.
During the separate meetings on the sidelines of the
SCO-CHG, Prime Minister Shehbaz called for sustained exchanges between the SCO
member states to realise the potential of bilateral cooperation in diverse
fields, according to a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office.
The discussions focused on expanding trade, investment, and
regional connectivity with these countries.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his meeting with
Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, discussed potential cooperation in
the areas of trade, investment, agricultural machinery, and the joint
production of tractors.
Shehbaz welcomed the participation of Belarus in the SCO-CHG
meeting and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to working closely with Belarus to
foster the "Shanghai Spirit."
During meetings with his counterparts from the Central Asian
States, topics coming under discussion included the strengthening of
cooperation in trade, investment, and regional connectivity between Pakistan
and its Central Asian partners.
In the meeting with Rasulzoda, Shehbaz stressed the
importance of enhancing bilateral collaboration across all spheres of shared
interest, including trade, investment, energy, and regional connectivity.
#indiatoday #india #news #aajtak #ndtv #zeenews #abpnews #delhi #bollywood #mumbai #timesofindia #anchors #bharat #instagram #tv #anchor #newsupdate #ravishkumar #journalism #indiatv #republicbharat #breakingnews #newsanchors #latestnews #republictv #arnabgoswami #indiantv #chitratripathi #rubikaliyaquat #indianews
#pakistan #lahore #karachi #islamabad #instagram #love #pakistani #india #instagood #fashion #photography #pakistanifashion #trending #urdupoetry #follow #explore #urdu #instadaily #viral #pakistaniwedding #onlineshopping #pakistanzindabad #pakistanicelebrities #rawalpindi #punjab #memes #beauty #photooftheday #islam #imrankhan
#russia #usa #ukraine #moscow #germany #france #china #india #love #italy #instagram #turkey #canada #dubai #uk #russian #travel #europe #america #japan #australia #like #instagood #fashion #follow #photography #london #spain #putin #poland
.jfif)
Comments
Post a Comment