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SCO Backs China’s Belt & Road Initiative Amid Diverging Views on Regional Security

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PM Shehbaz chairs summit; eight key documents on bloc’s budget, secretariat, and counterterrorism efforts signedSCO members reject Western sanctions, call for the use of national currencies in tradeJoint communique urges closer cooperation in politics, security, and the establishment of an SCO Development BankIndia expresses concerns over cross-border terrorism, affecting trade and connectivity effortsISLAMABAD: Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Wednesday reaffirmed their unwavering support for China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) despite India’s objections, which blocked a full consensus on the project. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister…

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Pakistan and China Reaffirm Unbreakable Ties Amid Global Challenges

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and building a closer community with a shared future. In a joint statement issued during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, both nations emphasized the strategic significance of their relationship in a rapidly changing global landscape. The statement underscored that any attempt to disrupt Sino-Pak ties is destined to fail. Both sides highlighted the high-quality and all-encompassing nature of their bilateral relations. China reaffirmed that Pakistan remains a priority in its foreign policy, while Pakistan reiterated that its relationship…

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PM Shehbaz Chairs SCO Summit, Highlights Trade and Regional Cooperation

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is presiding over the highly anticipated 23rd summit of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad. The SCO includes China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asian nations, with 16 additional countries as observers or dialogue partners. Pakistan became a full member in 2017 under former PM Nawaz Sharif. In his opening remarks, PM Shehbaz emphasized trade, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity among member states. The summit will approve the SCO budget…

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Gwadar International Airport Inaugurated Virtually; Pakistan and China Sign 14 Accords, Including Currency Swap

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China signed 14 agreements on Monday, including a significant currency swap agreement, aimed at boosting cooperation across various sectors such as security, education, agriculture, and technology. The signing ceremony, witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, took place at the Prime Minister’s House. A key highlight was the virtual inauguration of Gwadar International Airport, a major component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which both leaders hailed as a symbol of their enduring friendship. The agreements also include initiatives on smart classrooms, water…

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SCO Summit Begins Today in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD: The 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) commences today (Tuesday) in Islamabad. The two-day summit is being held under tight security, with businesses and roads in the capital and neighboring Rawalpindi closed for safety reasons. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the summit, marking Pakistan’s rotating chairmanship of the SCO CHG for 2023-24, which it assumed in October 2023 in Bishkek. Attendees include high-level leaders such as Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and other key…

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