Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Pakistan

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Preparations for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad are in full swing, with the city being adorned like a bride to welcome foreign dignitaries.Key details include:

• Road Improvements: The road from Faizabad to Rawal Chowk has been carpeted, enhancing the aesthetics of the area. The blooming plants along the roadside contribute to a pleasant atmosphere.
• Beautification Efforts: Sidewalks and underpasses have been freshly painted, further beautifying the city.
• Security Measures: All major roads in Islamabad have been closed to facilitate the movement of foreign delegations, ensuring smooth transit for attendees.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reviewed the arrangements for welcoming heads of state, receiving briefings from officials including Mohsin Naqvi on the preparations. The city is adorned with welcome banners and images of international leaders, reflecting its readiness for the summit.

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Seven prime ministers, including those from Russia and China, along with one vice president, will attend the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) council meeting in Islamabad

 

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Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang has reached Pakistan

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India can attend the summit virtually.

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Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang has reached Pakistan

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Chinese premier Li due in Islamabad on Monday for 4-day visit​

APP | Dawn.com
October 13, 2024

Motorcyclists ride past a billboard featuring images of China’s Premier Li Qiang (C), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari (R) at a closed Red Zone near the venue of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad on October 13. — AFP
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is scheduled to undertake a four-day bilateral visit to Islamabad from October 14 to 17 to meet Pakistan’s civil and military leadership, as well as attend the Meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reports.

His visit comes just days after the Oct 6 suicide attack near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport which killed two Chinese nationals and injured 11 others, including another Chinese citizen.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday assured the Chinese of personally overseeing the investigation into the attack.

“After identifying those responsible for the incident as soon as possible, they will be brought to justice. Protection of life and property of our Chinese brothers in Pakistan is our first priority.

Three days after the attack, police registered a first information report (FIR) against leaders of the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and others. The separatist group had claimed responsibility for the attack, which also damaged 15 vehicles.

The police believe the BLA, allegedly with the assistance of a hostile foreign intelligence agency, aimed to sabotage Pakistan-China relations by targeting Chinese nationals, among other objectives.

China said on Thursday it would work with Pakistan to protect the safety and security of Chinese personnel and projects and institutions in Pakistan.

According to APP, Premier Li will be accompanied by ministers and senior officials including from the ministries of foreign affairs and commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission and the China International Development Cooperation Agency, according to a curtain raiser issued by the Foreign Office on Sunday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Chinese counterpart will lead their respective delegations to comprehensively discuss all aspects of Pakistan-China relations, including economic and trade ties and cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The two sides will also discuss regional and global developments.

The Chinese premier will call on President Asif Ali Zardari and hold meetings with parliamentary leaders and senior military leadership of Pakistan. He will also attend the Meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government of the SCO, being held in Islamabad on October 15 and 16.

Premier Li’s visit to Islamabad is an expression of the importance attached by Pakistan and China to their “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership”, APP reported.

It will be an occasion for the two sides to reaffirm mutual support on issues of core interest, advance the high-quality development of CPEC, and reinforce regular exchanges on important regional and global developments, the reporte added.

 

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Russia has offered a next generation nuclear reactor to
Pakistan to enhance bilateral cooperation.

 

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Gwadar International Airport

Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif & the Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang have jointly inaugurated Gwadar International Airport.

Gwadar International Airport will play a significant role in the CPEC Phase-II

 

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier H.E. Li Qiang hold delegation-level talks.

General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) was also present during the meeting.

 

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Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovcenko has arrived in Islamabad to participate in the 23rd Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), scheduled for October 16, 2024. This summit will bring together leaders from various countries, including Russia, China, and India, to discuss crucial topics related to trade, economic cooperation, and regional security.The event is particularly significant as it marks a gathering of high-level officials amidst heightened security concerns in Pakistan. Islamabad has implemented strict security measures, including a lockdown of key areas, to ensure the safety of the delegates attending the summit. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the meeting, which aims to enhance collaboration among member states and address pressing regional issues.

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Deeper than oceans, higher than Himalayas, Long Live Pakistan-China Friendship

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Historic Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opens in Islamabad today​

Preparations for 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit finalised, world leaders arrive in Islamabad.

News Desk
October 15, 2024

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Pakistan has completed all preparations for the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, set to begin in Islamabad today.

The 23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) will be held on 16 October 2024 in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who will also deliver the opening address.

Among those attending are the prime ministers of China, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan, as well as India’s foreign minister, with delegations from seven other member states also taking part.

Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang arrived in Islamabad earlieron Monday, while other dignitaries are expected to land later today and early tomorrow.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is scheduled to arrive on the eve of October 16 and will participate in the CHG summit on Wednesday.

Delegations from Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan will also attend, with Mongolia’s prime minister attending as an observer.

The summit will focus on the performance of the organisation, as well as strengthening cooperation and relations between member states.

In addition to the member states, Iran’s first vice president and India’s foreign minister will also join the proceedings.

Islamabad has been beautifully decorated for the two-day event, with electric lights and screens lining key routes.

The Red Zone is sealed off, with over 10,000 police officers deployed across the city. Security in the Red Zone remains under military control.

Islamabad glows as SCO summit begins today

Moreover, the twenty-third meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is set to begin on Tuesday, bringing together regional leaders to discuss enhancing collaboration with a focus on trade, economy, and cultural linkages.

Delegates from participating countries have already started arriving in the federal capital, which has received a facelift with colorful lights, floral decorations, and flags and banners from SCO member states to welcome the dignitaries.

LED display screens have been installed at major intersections, which are also beautifully illuminated with lights and murals.

Landmarks across the city have been adorned with colorful lights and Pakistani flags, creating unique photo opportunities for citizens and content for social media.

Premier of the State Council of China, Li Qiang, along with a high-level delegation, has already arrived in the capital to attend the meeting and hold discussions with Pakistan's civil and military leadership.

The two-day meeting of SCO CHG, the second highest forum within the SCO, will be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the current chair of the Council.

Pakistan had assumed the rotating chair of the SCO CHG for 2023-24 at the previous meeting held in Bishkek on October 26, 2023 where the country was represented by then interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani.

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, Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

 

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Pakistan bolsters regional ties with Tajikistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan at SCO summit​

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets his counterparts while President Asif Ali Zardari, COAS Gen Asim Munir hold meetings as well

News Desk
October 15, 2024

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Akylbek Japarov, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad on October 15, 2024. PHOTO: APP

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in multiple high-level bilateral meetings with regional counterparts during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Islamabad on Tuesday. The discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, and regional connectivity between Pakistan and its Central Asian partners.

In a meeting with Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda, PM Shehbaz stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral collaboration across all spheres of shared interest, including trade, investment, energy, and regional connectivity.

He praised Tajikistan’s active participation in the SCO meeting and fondly recalled his productive visit to Dushanbe in July, 2023. PM Rasulzoda conveyed his appreciation for Pakistan's hospitality and thanked the country for allowing sugar exports to Tajikistan a step that will further boost bilateral trade.

On his X timeline, PM Shehbaz expressed his satisfaction with the positive trajectory of the relationship between the two countries and reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening ties.

Additionally, PM Shehbaz met with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko. The leaders discussed potential cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, agricultural machinery, and joint production of tractors.

Both leaders reiterated the need for sustained high-level exchanges to build on the positive momentum of bilateral relations. Golovchenko congratulated Pakistan on successfully hosting the SCO meeting and expressed Belarus' commitment to working closely with Pakistan under the "Shanghai Spirit."

Further highlighting Pakistan’s regional engagements, President Asif Ali Zardari met with Akyibek Zhaparov Usenbekovich, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan.

President Zardari highlighted expanding the bilateral trade volume by focusing on value-added products and strengthening economic ties through the Karachi and Gwadar ports. He also thanked Kyrgyzstan for its support of Pakistan’s election to the UN Security Council.

PM Shehbaz also reiterated Pakistan’s desire to deepen cooperation with Kyrgyzstan during his meeting with Chairman Akylbek Japarov.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of bilateral relations, stressing the need to explore new areas of collaboration in trade, investment, and people-to-people contacts. Japarov also praised Pakistan’s hospitality and its successful organisation of the SCO meeting.

Moreover, Belarus' PM Golovchenko also met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the military's media wing.

During the meeting, discussions were held on regional dynamics and the enhancement of bilateral security and defence cooperation between the two nations, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported.

COAS reaffirmed Pakistan’s appreciation for Belarus’s contributions to global and regional affairs and expressed the desire to further strengthen the military partnership between both countries.

PM Golovchenko commended the Pakistan Armed Forces for their pivotal role in promoting regional peace and stability, and acknowledged their professionalism and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, ISPR added.

 

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Kyrgyzstan's Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov has officially arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to participate in the 23rd Council of Heads of Government meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). His plane landed at the Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan in Chaklala, where he was warmly welcomed by Federal Minister of Petroleum Musadik Malik.
The SCO summit, taking place on October 15, 2024, aims to enhance cooperation among member states and make critical organizational decisions. This year’s meeting is particularly significant as it seeks to address various regional challenges and strengthen ties between the member countries.
In preparation for the summit, Islamabad has been adorned with colorful lights and flags, showcasing the city’s hospitality. The SCO is expected to discuss vital issues including economic collaboration, security concerns, and the organization’s budget.
Prime Minister Japarov's visit underscores Kyrgyzstan's commitment to active participation in regional dialogues and its role within the SCO framework. As member states gather to deliberate on pressing matters, the summit represents an opportunity for enhanced collaboration and mutual support among nations in Central Asia and beyond.