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Pakistan and Russia have agreed to pursue robust dialogue and cooperation in the areas of trade, industry, energy, connectivity, science, technology and education. This understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin in Islamabad today, on the sidelines of 23rd SCO Heads of Council of Heads of Government meeting. Both the Prime Ministers discussed the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation and noted the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations over the last two decades. The two Prime Ministers agreed to maintain close…

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President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the importance of increasing economic cooperation and business-to-business relations between Pakistan and Turkmenistan for the mutual benefit of the two countries. Talking to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov in Islamabad, he called for greater linkages between the stock exchanges of the two brotherly countries to improve economic cooperation. The President said Pakistan attaches great importance to its ties with Turkmenistan, which are based on common values, religion and culture. Asif Ali Zardari also affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the…

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The SCO Heads of Government meeting has signed some important documents including the Joint Communique and the ones related to furthering the economic and trade cooperation as well as the efficient working of permanent bodies of the SCO. Speaking at the close of the moot, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the transfer of chairmanship of Council of Heads of Government of SCO to Russian Federation. He said the next meeting of the SCO Heads of the Government will take place in Russia next year. Congratulating the Russian Federation, the Prime…

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The SCO member states have reaffirmed commitment to further develop mutual cooperation in different spheres, including security, trade, economy, investment and cultural and humanitarian ties to build a peaceful, safe, prosperous and ecologically clean planet Earth. This was stated in the Joint Communiqué adopted at the meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Islamabad today. The Heads of Delegations considered it important to pursue sustainable and inclusive economic growth by optimizing the region’s potential in areas such as green development, digital economy, trade, investment, poverty alleviation, healthcare, agriculture, industry,…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to work together for a well-connected, integrated and prosperous region. He was delivering the national statement at the 23rd meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Islamabad today. Shehbaz Sharif emphasized enhanced connectivity, poverty alleviation, climate action and greater business collaboration for a prosperous future. The Prime Minister underscored the importance of the establishment of a robust SCO connectivity framework, which should not merely boost regional trade, but also advance the vision of connected Euro-Asia. He…

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Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen strategic cooperation across key areas, including the economy, investment and regional connectivity. This was discussed during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Islamabad today. Both sides also emphasized the need to expedite the implementation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects. Welcoming the delegation, the President emphasized that Pakistan’s friendship with its all-weather partner remains a cornerstone of the country’s foreign policy. He stressed the importance of exploring new avenues for cooperation as…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Japarov, on the sidelines of SCO meeting. The Prime Minister thanked Kyrgyz Republic’s positive and active participation in the SCO meeting and appreciated Kyrgyzstan’s support extended to Pakistan as the SCO Chair. Shehbaz Sharif also recalled the warm and brotherly ties between the two countries and expressed satisfaction over the overall positive trajectory of the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan. He conveyed Pakistan’s strong desire to further strengthen cooperation with Kyrgyzstan and  stressed the…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko at the margins of the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad today. Welcoming Belarus’ participation in the SCO meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif felicitated Belarus on becoming SCO’s full member and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with Belarus in fostering the “Shanghai Spirit”. Recalling his warm and productive meeting with President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Astana in July this year, Shehbaz Sharif said regular high-level exchanges had imparted a positive momentum to the…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with his Tajikistan counterpart Qohir Rasulzoda in Islamabad today on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting. While deeply appreciating Tajikistan’s active and constructive participation in the SCO meeting, Shehbaz Sharif stressed that as brotherly countries and regional partners, Tajikistan and Pakistan share enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation. He fondly recalled his productive visit to Dushanbe in July this year, and expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of the bilateral relationship. He underscored that both countries should…

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Pakistan is hosting two-day meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Islamabad from today. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the meeting. The SCO member states will be represented by Prime Ministers of  Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as well as First Vice President of Iran and External Affairs Minister of India. Premier of 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…

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