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Pakistan's Foreign Minister Attends SCO Council of Foreign Ministers in Beijing

Strategic Insights

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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar represented his country at the joint meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States in Beijing, China. The meeting was attended by numerous dignitaries, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, who emphasized the importance of regional cooperation under the SCO framework. This significant event highlights the strategic importance of the SCO in the region, covering a large portion of the Eurasian landmass and a substantial proportion of the global population. The meeting also serves as a precursor to the upcoming SCO Council of Heads of State (CHS) summit in Tianjin, China, scheduled for August 31 to September 1, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar represented his country at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Beijing, China.
  • The meeting was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of regional cooperation under the SCO framework.
  • The SCO Council of Foreign Ministers is the third-highest decision-making body within the SCO structure, responsible for deliberating on matters of international relations, foreign policy, and regional security.
  • The SCO Council of Heads of State (CHS) summit is scheduled to take place in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025.
  • China's Department of Asian Affairs and Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil ur Rehman Hashmi were among the officials present at the airport to receive Senator Ishaq Dar upon his arrival in Beijing on Monday night.
  • Ms. Yu Hong from the Department of Asian Affairs at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was also present to receive Senator Ishaq Dar at the airport.
  • The SCO framework is significant, covering a large portion of the Eurasian landmass and a substantial proportion of the global population.

Statistics:

  • Date of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting: Not explicitly stated
  • Number of dignitaries present at the meeting: Not explicitly stated
  • Number of SCO Member States represented: Not explicitly stated
  • Time of the CHS summit: August 31 to September 1, 2025
  • Duration of the SCO Council of Heads of State (CHS) summit: 2 days (August 31 to September 1, 2025)

Sources:

  • Excerpt from a press release or statement attributed to Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of China and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, at the joint meeting of Foreign Ministers of the SCO Member States
  • Statement from the Government of Pakistan regarding Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar's attendance at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting

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