Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s constructive involvement for mutually beneficial cooperation within the SCO mechanisms especially in the areas of bilateral trade, transport and connectivity.

Talking to Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Nurlan Yermekbayev, in Islamabad, he underlined Pakistan’s close historical ties with SCO member States and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to uphold the Shanghai spirit.

Nurlan Yermekbayev appreciated Pakistan’s active engagement in SCO activities.

Both the dignitaries had a useful exchange of views on SCO priorities. They deliberated on ways and means for advancing cooperation under SCO in the areas of transportation and logistics, energy security, food security, health, e-commerce and green economy.