ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov pledged mutual support for their countries’ Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) chairmanships during a telephone call on Sunday.
Dar congratulated Uzbekistan on assuming the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government for 2026–27. He assured Saidov of Pakistan’s full support and assistance.
In return, Saidov backed Pakistan’s leadership of the SCO Council of Heads of State during the same period. The two ministers discussed dates and preparations for the 2027 SCO Council of Heads of State summit.
They also reviewed the organization’s planned activities. Pakistan’s Foreign Office did not announce a confirmed summit date or venue.
During their exchange on regional developments, Saidov praised Pakistan’s continuing efforts to promote peace and security.
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Both ministers conveyed greetings to their countries’ leaders and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
