PM Shehbaz to attend SCO meeting through video link today

PM Shehbaz to attend SCO meeting through video link today

Pakistan

The SCO Council of Heads of States will also welcome Iran as a new member of the organisation

LAHORE (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the 23rd meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of States through video-link on Tuesday.

During the meeting, the leaders will deliberate on important global and regional issues and chart the future direction of cooperation among SCO member states.

Invitation to the Prime Minister to attend the meeting has been given by Indian Prime Minister in his capacity as the current Chair of the SCO.

This year, the SCO Council of Heads of States will also welcome Iran as a new member of the organisation.

The prime minister's participation in the meeting illustrates the high importance that Pakistan attaches to the SCO, as an important forum for regional security and prosperity, and enhanced engagement with the region.