{"id":127656,"date":"2026-06-15T21:38:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T16:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=127656"},"modified":"2026-06-15T21:38:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T16:38:30","slug":"pakistan-to-assume-chairmanship-of-sco-council-of-heads-of-states-in-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/127656\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan to assume chairmanship of SCO Council of Heads of States in September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Web desk(National Times)- Pakistan is set to assume the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation\u2019s (SCO) Council of Heads of State (CHS) in September, while next year\u2019s CHS summit will also be hosted by Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the SCO, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar acknowledged that the group has played an important role in \u201cpromoting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1938703\">regional peace<\/a>, security, stability, economic cooperation, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges among its member states\u201d, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dar said that Pakistan\u2019s involvement in the regional bloc has advanced from observer to a proactive full member since 2017, reflecting the country\u2019s \u201cunwavering commitment to multilateralism and confidence in the potential of our region\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahead of Pakistan assuming chairmanship of the CHS, Dar added, \u201cThis is a reflection of trust and confidence in Pakistan\u2019s leadership role regionally and globally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPakistan will continue to advance a forward-looking and action-oriented agenda aimed at enhancing economic collaboration, promoting regional connectivity, and deepening mutual understanding among peoples,\u201d said the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citing Pakistan\u2019s past contributions to the SCO, Dar mentioned that Pakistan hosted the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government in October 2024 in Islamabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan is also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1941078\">chairing<\/a>&nbsp;the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure for 2025-26, Dar stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement, quoting the foreign minister, further said that Pakistan is the permanent chair of an SCO working group on poverty alleviation, which focuses on improving living standards in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dar also mentioned the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which \u201cserves as a model for trans-regional economic and trade integration among SCO countries\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs a frontline state that has made unparalleled sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, Pakistan values the SCO\u2019s collaborative framework in combating the \u2018three evils\u2019 of terrorism, separatism and extremism.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dar lauded SCO\u2019s promotion of digital innovation, energy security projects and mutual payments in national currencies, adding that these measures are \u201claying the foundation for a resilient regional economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe envision a prosperous future built on social cohesion and mutual respect,\u201d Dar said in the press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially formed as a security cooperation group in 2001, the SCO has now evolved into a forum for trade and economic development in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SCO comprises 10 member states, namely India, Iran, China, Pakistan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The two observer states are Afghanistan and Mongolia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s CHS summit will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web desk(National Times)- Pakistan is set to assume the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation\u2019s (SCO) Council of Heads of State (CHS) in September, while next year\u2019s CHS summit will also be hosted by Pakistan. 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