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SCO Islamabad Summit 2024
Host country Pakistan
Date15-16 October 2024
CitiesIslamabad
Participants Uzbekistan

 Russia
 China
 India
 Pakistan
 Kazakhstan
 Kyrgyzstan
 Tajikistan
 Belarus
 Iran
 Mongolia

 Turkmenistan
ChairShehbaz Sharif
Follows2024 SCO summit
Websitesectsco.org

The 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, also known as the 23rd Meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government, is being held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from 15 to 16 October 2024. This summit marks a significant diplomatic event for Pakistan, as it hosts leaders from various member states.[1][2][3]

Participating countries

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The summit sees participation from the following SCO member states and observer states:[4][5][6]

Member states

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Observer states

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Invited guests

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  •  Turkmenistan – Deputy Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers Rashid Meredov
  • SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming
  • SCO RATS Executive Committee Director Ruslan Mirzayev
  • SCO Business Council Chairman of the Board Atif Ikram Shaikh
  • SCO Interbank Union Chairman of the Council Marat Yelibayev

Agenda

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The agenda of the summit focuses on enhancing regional cooperation in various fields including economy, trade, environment, and socio-cultural ties. Important discussions are expected on regional security, economic cooperation, and combating terrorism.[8][9] Leaders will also review the performance of the SCO and take key organizational decisions to further enhance cooperation among member countries.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Shahzad, Asif; Naiyyar Peshimam, Gibran (14 October 2024). "Pakistan capital Islamabad in lockdown ahead of SCO summit". Reuters.
  2. ^ "Pakistan hosts regional leaders for SCO summit under tight security".
  3. ^ "SCO summit kicks off from today in Islamabad".
  4. ^ "Pakistan capital in lockdown ahead of regional leaders' meeting".
  5. ^ "Pakistan capital under security lockdown before regional SCO summit".
  6. ^ "Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting". Associated Press News.
  7. ^ "Prime Minister of Mongolia Leaves for Pakistan to Take Part in SCO Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government". MONTSAME News Agency. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Curtain Raiser: Foreign Minister's Participation in the twenty-second Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)". mofa.gov.pk. 23 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Hosting SCO summit 'big deal' for Pakistan – DW – 10/14/2024". Deutsche Welle.
  10. ^ "Pakistan's Resolve at SCO - A New Dawn of Regional Cooperation". 13 July 2024.
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