ISLAMABAD: India invited Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Atta Bandial to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

As per details, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) last year, which includes Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran and Central Asian States will be hosted by India this year.  SCO foreign minister’s meeting will be held in Indian state of Goa on May 2023. Chief Justice of Pakistan is also invited to this important regional forum meeting.  However, there is no response from Foreign Ministry on this matter yet but participation in key regional forum will be decided after consultation with all stakeholders.

Earlier, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasised on enhancing economic and trade cooperation amongst member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. In last SCO he stressed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor supplements SCO’s vision of shared prosperity through regional connectivity and integration.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 25 2023

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