Pakistan has “only one expectation” of Kabul, Dar told the SCO Council of Heads of Government, as he pushed for an SCO development bank and set out Islamabad’s plans for its chairmanship and the 2027 summit.
Pakistan formally assumed the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State on September 1, taking over from Kyrgyzstan at the conclusion of the Bishkek summit. It's Pakistan's first time holding the role since joining as a full member in 2017, and Islamabad will host the organisation's 2027 summit.
This year's SCO Summit in Islamabad reinforced the Eurasian allies' commitments to clean energy, digital revolutions, and financial integrity—majorly, paving the road for an SCO Development Bank.
Pakistan is making a bold comeback on the world stage with the 2024 SCO Summit in Islamabad, turning challenges into opportunities for regional influence and economic renewal. This is more than a summit—it’s Pakistan reclaiming its voice in global affairs.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a powerful regional alliance driving security, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange across Asia, with growing geopolitical influence.
The 2024 SCO Summit in Pakistan on October 15-16 will bring together heads of government from member nations like China, Russia, India, and Iran, focusing on security, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity.
Pakistan has invited Indian PM Narendra Modi for the October 15-16 SCO summit in Islamabad, marking a significant first in eight years amidst strained relations between the two countries.
