Dar calls on President Putin among other heads of govt delegations at SCO moot
Ishaq Dar, Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirm the ‘all-weather’ Pakistan-China strategic partnership
Ishaq Dar meets with Chinese Premier on the sidelines of the SCO-CHG meeting in Moscow.
President Putin welcomed the leaders and emphasized the importance of strengthening regional economic cooperation under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
During the meeting, President Putin welcomed the leaders and emphasized the importance of strengthening regional economic cooperation under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
He also highlighted the SCO role as a key platform for connectivity, stability, and mutually beneficial development across the region.
Earlier, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a significant meeting with his Russian counterpart Alexey Overchuk in Moscow, where both sides engaged in detailed discussions on trade expansion, rail connectivity and broader economic cooperation.
The talks took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting.
According to Ishaq Dar, the discussion was “highly comprehensive and result-oriented,” focusing on practical ways to boost bilateral trade volumes, enhance land and railway linkages and strengthen regional economic integration. He emphasised the potential for increased cooperation in multiple sectors, particularly transport and infrastructure, which could play a notable role in facilitating regional connectivity.
Dar expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to him during his stay in Russia. He revealed that he was scheduled to depart from Moscow, but extended his visit specifically to hold a meeting with Alexey Overchuk, underlining the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with Russia.
Ishaq Dar meets with Chinese Premier
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting on Tuesday.
They reaffirmed the “all-weather” Pakistan-China strategic partnership, reviewed bilateral and multilateral cooperation—especially within the SCO—and praised the Shanghai Spirit principles guiding regional collaboration.
They also exchanged views on global issues and agreed to maintain real-time engagement moving forward.