Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Indian Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held what is being dubbed an extraordinary meeting amid SCO Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad.
Reports said the meeting took place at reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the leaders of SCO states.
At a request made by India, FM Dar’s seat was adjusted next to Jaishankar were both leaders hold discussion. The details of the discussion are yet to be disclosed but it is reported that the meeting was held in a pleasant mode.
The Indian foreign minister has flown back to India after attending the SCO conference. He thanked PM Shehbaz Sharif and Dar for their great hospitality.
Earlier in the day, Jaishankar addressed Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit calling for cooperation based on mutual respect and sovereign equality among member states.
In his remarks, top Indian diplomat underscored the necessity of upholding territorial integrity and sovereignty in collaborative efforts, asserting that these principles are essential for effective cooperation, and further called for the SCO to engage in honest dialogue, foster trust, and promote good neighborly relations.
SCO’s primary mission of combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism is much needed amid current circumstances, he added.
Jaishankar reaffirmed SCO commitment to its founding charter, and urged member states to be resolute in addressing these pressing issues. He also advocated for SCO to lead the charge in reforming global institutions, particularly stressing the need for a more representative, inclusive, and accountable UN Security Council.
