Shahid Amin (Former Ambassador): It is an important regional forum as the SCO’s agenda of promoting peace and stability, and seeking enhanced linkages in infrastructure, economic, trade and cultural spheres, is aligned with Pakistan’s own vision for enhancing economic connectivity as well as peace and stability in the region. The Russia-Ukraine war has made the situation worse. China on the other hand is providing as much assistance as they can to resolve this issue. Pakistan is still facing the devastating situation of the flash floods in various areas of the country. In the scope of maintaining peace and stability in the world, they have also added new members and are planning to add more.