PM Shehbaz calls for ‘well-connected region’ in his remarks at SCO meeting in Islamabad

Agendas of this year’s summit

The SCO National Coordinators have finalised the agenda for the summit and eight to ten documents will be approved during the meeting related to economic cooperation, trade promotion, and development prospects between member nations.

The formal joint declaration will also be issued at the end of the summit which is expected to mention enhancing cooperation on climate change and natural disasters. The joint statement will also cover e-commerce, digital collaboration, trade, and transit issues.

The summit’s agenda encompasses critical topics aimed at addressing regional and global challenges including:

Counterterrorism: Member states will prioritize enhancing security cooperation to combat terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorism. The initiatives will focus on isolating countries that harbour terrorists.

Climate Change and Environmental Protection: Climate change and environmental protection will be pivotal topics of discussion. Member states will address the urgent need to promote climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable practices to safeguard the planet for future generations.

Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue: The summit’s overarching theme, “Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue—Striving Towards a Sustainable Peace and Prosperity,” reflects the collective intent of member states to foster cooperation and promote peace through open dialogue and collaborative efforts.

Economic Cooperation: Leaders will engage in deliberations regarding trade and investment initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration among member states.

Regional Stability and Security: Discussions will revolve around enhancing stability, addressing ongoing conflicts, and promoting a multipolar world order. The summit will also review the SCO’s activities over the past two decades, laying the groundwork for strategic cooperation in the years to come.