ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (Alliance News): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed optimism that the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) would yield fruitful outcomes, benefiting regional economies and uplifting the lives of millions.
Chairing the summit as the current SCO CHG chair, the prime minister welcomed the leaders to Islamabad, highlighting that the gathering reflected the collective aspirations of over 40 percent of the world’s population. He emphasized the importance of cooperation, sustainable development, and regional prosperity as key goals of the summit.
Shehbaz Sharif noted that the event demonstrated the strength of ties among SCO member states, underscoring the potential for the region to promote peace, stability, and economic development for the betterment of their societies.
He called on leaders to use the summit as an opportunity to share best practices and ideas to enhance economic cooperation and regional integration.
Earlier, the prime minister greeted the visiting dignitaries before participating in a group photo.
Notable attendees of the summit include China’s Premier Li Qiang, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Tajik Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda, Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, Kyrgyzstan’s Chairman of Ministers’ Cabinet Akylbek Zhaparov, Iranian Trade Minister Seyyed Mohammad Atabek, and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Mongolia participated as an Observer State, represented by Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, and Turkmenistan attended as a Special Guest, represented by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Rashid Meredov.
