Pakistan to host SCO Heads of Governments summit in October

Jul 4, 2024 - 20:17
Foreign Office says 2024 marks significant juncture as Pakistan assumes rotational Chairmanship of SCO's CHG
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1. Foreign Office says 2024 marks significant juncture as Pakistan assumes rotational Chairmanship of SCO's CHG

Pakistan is set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Governments meeting in October, as confirmed by Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch. In the lead-up to the summit, various ministerial and senior official meetings will focus on enhancing cooperation in finance, economics, socio-cultural affairs, and humanitarian efforts among SCO member countries. This year marks a significant point for Pakistan, as it assumes the rotational Chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG).

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior cabinet members are currently in Kazakhstan for the SCO Council of Heads of State and SCO Plus Summits and recently visited Tajikistan for bilateral discussions. At the SCO Summit in Astana, the prime minister participated in the