(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Fatime Letifova
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Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif delivered Pakistan's
national statement at the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in
Astana today, Azernews reports, citing the post
shared by the minister on his official "X" account.
"Reaffirmed Pakistan's strong commitment to the SCO Charter &
principles, conveyed our support for the SCO's expansion & reform,
called for collective action for socioeconomic development,
enhanced connectivity, maintaining peace & security, combating
terrorism, dealing with climate change, alleviating poverty, and
above all, ensuring observance of principles of sovereignty,
territorial integrity, and the right to self-determination. Called
for the resolution of long-standing disputes through UNSC
resolutions. Strongly urged for peace in Gaza as well as peace &
stability in Afghanistan. Pakistan looks forward to welcoming the
SCO family at the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in
Islamabad this October," he added.
Note that today, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
summit commenced in Astana, under the presidency of Kazakhstan.
During the SCO Heads of State Council meeting, the Astana
Declaration and three statements by the heads of state, including
initiatives on "World Unity for Just Peace, Harmony, and
Development," and "Enhancing SCO," will be adopted.
The event is attended by the heads of state and government of
Kazakhstan, India, Iran, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia,
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Qatar, the
UAE, Turkyie, and Turkmenistan, as well as SCO Secretary-General
Cjan Min.
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