Pakistan SCO Summit: India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is in Pakistan's capital Islamabad to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting. During this, Jaishankar addressed the 23rd meeting of the Heads of Government of the SCO Council. At the beginning of his address, S Jaishankar said, “First of all, I would like to congratulate Pakistan for assuming the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government this year. India has given its full support for a successful presidency.
'Meeting you at a difficult time'
S Jaishankar said that we are meeting at a difficult time in world affairs. There are two major conflicts brewing, each with its own global consequences. The Covid pandemic has devastated many people in the developing world. A variety of disruptions are impacting growth 'from extreme climate events to supply chain uncertainties and financial instability'. Debt is a serious concern, even as the world falls short of achieving the SDG goals. The technology is very promising, while also raising many new concerns.
Annual meeting is held
Before the meeting, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had welcomed Indian Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar at the venue of the SCO summit in Islamabad. The meeting of the Heads of Government of the SCO Council is held annually. This meeting focuses on the trade and economic agenda of the organization.
relations have been strained
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Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif welcomed Jaishankar at the venue of SCO Summit, see VIDEO
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