Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, is set to lead the Pakistani delegation at a significant international gathering in Moscow. He will represent the nation at the upcoming meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
High-Level Diplomacy in Moscow
The high-level summit is scheduled for 17–18 November 2025 in Moscow. Senator Dar's participation comes following a formal invitation extended by the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin. The event will see a convergence of top leadership from across the region, including heads of government from Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
The assembly will also feature the Vice President of Iran and the foreign ministers of both Pakistan and India, highlighting the forum's importance for regional dialogue. Furthermore, leaders from observer and dialogue-partner nations such as Mongolia, Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, and Turkmenistan are expected to attend.
Agenda for Regional Cooperation
In his address to the council, Senator Ishaq Dar will articulate Pakistan's official stance on pivotal regional and international issues. He is scheduled to outline concrete proposals aimed at reinforcing the SCO's mission to foster stability, enhanced connectivity, and shared economic prosperity among member states.
The Council of Heads of Government serves as the second-highest decision-making body within the SCO. Its primary mandate involves steering collaborative efforts in critical sectors, which include:
- Trade and economic partnerships
- Financial cooperation and budgetary oversight
- Infrastructure and connectivity projects
- Broader socio-economic development initiatives
The proceedings of the summit will culminate in the formal adoption of a Joint Communiqué, along with other significant decisions that will guide the organization's future trajectory.
Bilateral Engagements on the Sidelines
Beyond the main conference agenda, the Deputy Prime Minister's itinerary includes a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from other SCO member states. These sideline discussions are crucial for addressing specific matters of mutual interest and for further deepening regional cooperation on a government-to-government level.
The participation of heads from major international bodies like the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) underscores the wide-reaching impact of this diplomatic event.
