Regional Leaders Gather in Islamabad for SCO Economic Talks
— October 15, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) begins today in Islamabad, bringing together key regional leaders to discuss economic cooperation, trade, and cultural exchange.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently chairing the SCO CHG, will oversee the two-day summit. Delegates from member nations have already started arriving in the capital, which has been festively decorated with vibrant lights, floral displays, and the flags of SCO member countries.
Notable attendees include China’s Premier Li Qiang, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko. The conference will focus on strengthening economic ties between member states, reviewing the organisation’s progress, and adopting important resolutions.