Islamabad: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization SCO summit 2024 concluded on Wednesday with the signing of eight significant agreements focusing on the SCO’s budget, secretariat operations, and regional counterterrorism efforts. The summit, chaired by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, hosted other members and talked about promoting regional peace, stability, and socioeconomic cooperation.
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Leaders from China, Russia, India, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and other SCO member states attended the summit, which focused on discussions surrounding trade, security, and regional cooperation. The participants also supported UN General Assembly resolutions aimed at promoting global peace and development.
Key Points from the SCO Summit 2024: (as per the news)
- Eight agreements were signed, focusing on the SCO’s budget, secretariat operations, and regional counterterrorism efforts.
- Member states reaffirmed their commitment to promoting regional peace, stability, and socioeconomic cooperation.
- The summit focused on discussions surrounding trade, security, and regional cooperation.
- The participants also supported UN General Assembly resolutions aimed at promoting global peace and development.
- China was endorsed as the new chair for the 2024-25 term, and the next summit will take place in Russia.
Bilateral Meetings
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from SCO member states on the sidelines of the SCO summit 2024. Discussions focused on expanding trade, investment, and regional connectivity with Belarus, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. The SCO summit concluded with a formal luncheon hosted in honor of the visiting delegates, marking the end of a productive gathering focused on strengthening regional ties.
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