Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Arrives in Moscow for SCO Summit
SCO Summit is covered in the report below.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Moscow to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting, taking place from
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Moscow to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting, taking place from November 17 to 18, 2025. His visit follows an invitation from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, highlighting the importance of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia.
SCO Summit: Reception in Moscow
Upon his arrival on November 17, Ishaq Dar was welcomed at the airport by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, senior officials from the Russian Foreign Ministry, and representatives from the Pakistani Embassy.
Delegation and Participants
DPM Dar is leading the Pakistani delegation at the SCO meeting, which will also host heads of government from Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Additionally, the vice president of Iran, as well as the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India, will participate in the discussions.
The conference will also include representatives from Mongolia, Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, and Turkmenistan, along with leaders from regional organizations including the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Agenda and Objectives
In his address at the SCO CHG, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will present Pakistan's viewpoint on significant regional and global issues, alongside proposals for enhancing cooperation within the organization for the benefit of all member states. The CHG serves as the second-highest decision-making body within the SCO, primarily focusing on economic, financial, trade, connectivity, and socio-economic development matters, including budgetary considerations.
Bilateral Meetings
The Foreign Office has indicated that DPM Dar will engage in bilateral discussions with leaders from other SCO nations during the meeting, aiming to explore various mutual interests.
Earlier this year, the SCO summit was held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1. Following that event, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan is set to host the next SCO summit.
