By Faizan Rawat

The SCO Summit will be held on October 15-16, 2024, in Islamabad, with key leaders including China’s Premier Li Qiang, Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar attending.

Participating Member and Observer States - Member States: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. - Observers: Mongolia’s Prime Minister and Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister. High-Level Visits After Years - China: After 13 years - Russia: After 17 years - India: High-level participation after several years. Significance for Pakistan The summit is a gateway to economic and diplomatic stability. It could improve Pakistan’s global rating and provide new economic opportunities, fostering peace, stability, and growth. Call for National Unity All political leaders and parties are urged to embrace dialogue and show unity for political stability. This summit is an opportunity not just for the government but for the entire state of Pakistan to enhance its global image and move toward progress and peace.