SCO Summit: India Invites Pakistan's Defence and Interior Ministers, NSA for Meetings
1 year, 9 months ago

SCO Summit: India Invites Pakistan's Defence and Interior Ministers, NSA for Meetings

News 18  

India invited Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif, interior minister Rana Sanaullah and Pakistan National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf to attend the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation which will be held in New Delhi. Pakistan chief justice Umar Ata Bandial was also invited earlier and foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also invited to attend the SCO foreign ministers’ meeting. Bilawal and China’s Qin Gang are among the foreign ministers of the SCO nations who have been invited by India for the summit in May. This would be the second time this year that Gang and Lavrov will visit India as they had visited India during the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting.

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India's Jaishankar Lands in Islamabad for SCO Summit
2 months, 1 week ago

India's Jaishankar Lands in Islamabad for SCO Summit

Live Mint  

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has landed in Islamabad to attend the SCO summit. This is the first high-level visit by an Indian Minister to Pakistan in about nine years. Jaishankar's visit comes as ties between the two neighbours remain frosty over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. He is expected to attend a banquet reception …

Pakistan formally invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan formally invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad

Live Mint  

Pakistan issued a formal invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday for the upcoming SCO meeting in Istanbul. An invitation has also been sent to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told the weekly press briefing. PM Modi had missed the last SCO meeting hosted in July by Kazakhstan in light of …

Will PM Modi go to Pakistan? Islamabad extends invite to SCO meeting amid strained ties
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Will PM Modi go to Pakistan? Islamabad extends invite to SCO meeting amid strained ties

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan has officially extended an invite to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting scheduled in Islamabad in October, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson on Thursday. When asked about ties with India, Baloch said, “Pakistan does not have direct bilateral trade with India.” India-Pakistan tensions Islamabad and New Delhi have a long history of strained …

Pakistan invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad in October
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan invites PM Narendra Modi to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad in October

New Indian Express  

AUGUST: Pakistan on Thursday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Council of Heads of Government meeting to be held here in October. Pakistan holds the rotating chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of Government and in that capacity, will be hosting the two-day in-person SCO Heads of Governments Meeting in October. An invitation …

PM Modi gets invitation from Pakistan to attend SCO Summit amid strained relations between two nations
4 months ago

PM Modi gets invitation from Pakistan to attend SCO Summit amid strained relations between two nations

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an invitation from Pakistan for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit which is scheduled for October this year, Times of India reported. India has consistently refrained from endorsing China's Belt and Road Initiative in SCO joint statements and rejected a proposed long-term economic strategy at last year’s virtual summit hosted by PM …

Jaishankar in Kazakhstan for SCO Summit, holds talks with counterpart before meet
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar in Kazakhstan for SCO Summit, holds talks with counterpart before meet

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Kazakhstan for the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and met his Kazakh counterpart Murat Nurtleu in Astana on Tuesday, ahead of the two-day meeting. Jaishankar will represent India at the SCO Summit on July 3 and 4, which is expected to focus on the regional security situation and ways to boost …

Jaishankar raises 'strong concern' over Indian nationals in Russia's 'war zone' ahead of SCO meet
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar raises 'strong concern' over Indian nationals in Russia's 'war zone' ahead of SCO meet

India TV News  

Astana: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in Kazakhstan to lead the Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit that will be held on July 4. It is pertinent to note that the Ministry of External Affairs in June said two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the Russian Army were killed in the ongoing conflict between …

Jaishankar to represent India in place of Modi at SCO summit in Kazakhstan
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar to represent India in place of Modi at SCO summit in Kazakhstan

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reached Astana in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, to lead the Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State in place of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 3 and 4, the Ministry of External Affairs has said. In a social media post, he said that he had “discussed our expanding strategic partnership …

Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation to SCO Summit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation to SCO Summit

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit which is expected to frame a path for multilateral cooperation and discuss regional issues such as the situation in Afghanistan. The external affairs ministry formally announced on Tuesday that Jaishankar will the Indian side in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to …

PM Modi drops out, Jaishankar to lead Indian team at SCO Summit in Kazakhstan
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi drops out, Jaishankar to lead Indian team at SCO Summit in Kazakhstan

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Kazakhstan next month following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to skip the meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to external affairs minister S Jaishankar at Rashtrapati Bhawan on December 5, 2023 The Indian side had earlier confirmed PM Modi’s visit to …

PM Modi likely to miss SCO Summit, plans Moscow visit for India-Russia talks
6 months ago

PM Modi likely to miss SCO Summit, plans Moscow visit for India-Russia talks

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: While Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to participate in the SCO Summit slated for July 3rd and 4th in Astana, Kazakhstan, emerging reports from Russia suggest that he is inclined to visit Moscow around July 8th for an India-Russia Summit. "PM Modi's decision to skip the SCO Summit is strategic, as India considers Russia an ally. While …

Missed opportunity for India? - The Hindu
1 year, 5 months ago

Missed opportunity for India? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Last year, WorldView came to you from Samarkand- and a grand summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO there with Putin, Xi, Sharif, Central Asian Leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The timing of the SCO summit- in between Mr. Modi’s visit to Washington in June and to Paris next week- also led to some discomfort given the anti-western …

Diminishing returns: The Hindu Editorial on India and its Shanghai Cooperation Organisation engagement
1 year, 5 months ago

Diminishing returns: The Hindu Editorial on India and its Shanghai Cooperation Organisation engagement

The Hindu  

​​​​The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation-Council of Heads of State meeting, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, marked the first time India chaired the summit of regional countries. However, India’s decision to postpone the SCO summit due to the Prime Minister’s U.S. State visit, and then to turn it into a virtual summit may have been a dampener on the …

India to host SCO summit: Who is attending, what to expect?
1 year, 5 months ago

India to host SCO summit: Who is attending, what to expect?

Firstpost  

India, which assumed the rotating chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at the previous summit in Uzbekistan on 16 September, is hosting the meet in a virtual format. While Chinese president Xi Jinping is slated to make ‘significant remarks’, all eyes will be on Vladimir Putin India is set to host a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on Tuesday. Heads of …

SCO Summit in India today: Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin to attend; security, connectivity, trade in focus
1 year, 5 months ago

SCO Summit in India today: Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin to attend; security, connectivity, trade in focus

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The virtual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit to be hosted by India on Tuesday is expected to focus on regional security, economic connectivity and trade, while welcoming Iran as the latest member of the Eurasian grouping. The virtual SCO summit is being held against the backdrop of India’s strained relations with China and Pakistan. The virtual summit is expected …

PM to host Xi, Putin, Sharif virtually as India chairs SCO summit for the first time
1 year, 5 months ago

PM to host Xi, Putin, Sharif virtually as India chairs SCO summit for the first time

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will “virtually host” Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Central Asian Presidents as India chairs the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Council of Heads of State on July 4 for the first time. “We respect India’s decision to make the summit virtual, although Russia was preparing to participate in person,” said …

SCO Summit 2023: PM Modi to Host Putin, Jinping, Pakistan's Sharif Virtually Today
1 year, 5 months ago

SCO Summit 2023: PM Modi to Host Putin, Jinping, Pakistan's Sharif Virtually Today

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping, Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders at the virtual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on Tuesday. The SCO summit under India’s presidency will focus on regional security and boosting connectivity and trade among the member nations. This year’s SCO summit, will be Putin’s first participation in …

SCO Heads Of States Summit Under India PM Modi Chairmanship Eurasian Body Virtual Meeting
1 year, 5 months ago

SCO Heads Of States Summit Under India PM Modi Chairmanship Eurasian Body Virtual Meeting

ABP News  

India is gearing up to host its first-ever Shanghai Cooperation summit from 12.30 to 2.45 PM on Tuesday. Ahead of the 23rd SCO Heads of States Summit on July 4, here's a look at the highlights of India's presidency: • India’s association with SCO began in 2005 as an Observer country. • The theme for India’s chairmanship of SCO- SECURE …

Pakistan PM Sharif to attend virtual SCO summit on July 4
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan PM Sharif to attend virtual SCO summit on July 4

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in a virtual meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 4, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry announced on June 30. "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the 23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of State being held in video conference format on 4th …

K.C. Singh | SCO summit turns virtual due to its structural flaws
1 year, 6 months ago

K.C. Singh | SCO summit turns virtual due to its structural flaws

Deccan Chronicle  

The 22nd summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was scheduled to be held in New Delhi on July 4, as India is the current chair of the eight-member body. With the Ukraine war now entering a fresh active phase, Russian President Vladimir Putin may have overruled travel abroad, though a trip to India for the SCO summit would have projected …

SCO Summit To Be Held In Virtual Format
1 year, 6 months ago

SCO Summit To Be Held In Virtual Format

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a surprise announcement, New Delhi on Tuesday evening said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit to be hosted by India on July 4 and to be Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi would take place in the Virtual format. No reasons were given officially by New Delhi in its statement but the announcement has triggered huge speculation, …

Government drops plans to host SCO summit in Delhi, will now be in virtual format
1 year, 6 months ago

Government drops plans to host SCO summit in Delhi, will now be in virtual format

The Hindu  

In a sudden change of plans just a month before the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, the Ministry of External Affairs announced that India will now Chair the summit in virtual format, not in-person, as planned before. “Under India’s first-ever Chairmanship, the 22nd summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State will be held in the virtual format on 4 …

India to Host SCO Summit Virtually on July 4; China, Russia & Pakistan Likely to Attend
1 year, 6 months ago

India to Host SCO Summit Virtually on July 4; China, Russia & Pakistan Likely to Attend

News 18  

Under India’s first-ever Chairmanship, the 22nd Summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State will be held virtually on July 4, 2023, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chair. All SCO member states, including China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, have been invited to attend the Summit. India Hosted 134 Meetings India’s Chairmanship of the SCO …

EAM Jaishankar to Meet Chinese, Russian Counterparts at Cape Town BRICS Foreign Ministers' Summit
1 year, 6 months ago

EAM Jaishankar to Meet Chinese, Russian Counterparts at Cape Town BRICS Foreign Ministers' Summit

News 18  

Foreign minister S Jaishankar is likely to meet Chinese counterpart Qin Gang and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on June 1 and June 2 as he travels to South Africa to attend the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting. South Africa is the current chair of the BRICS and is holding the foreign ministers’ meeting in capital Cape Town. “The mid-term meeting provides …

The View from India | Bilateral troubles at a multilateral forum
1 year, 7 months ago

The View from India | Bilateral troubles at a multilateral forum

The Hindu  

India last week hosted a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers in Goa, which was marked by both the quest of the multilateral organisation to deepen economic cooperation and bilateral tensions between its prominent members. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral talks with China’s Qin Gang and Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, but not with Pakistan’s Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. …

At SCO summit, India, Pakistan squabble over Kashmir, ‘terrorism’
1 year, 7 months ago

At SCO summit, India, Pakistan squabble over Kashmir, ‘terrorism’

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say leaders from South Asian rival countries were ‘more worried about internal politics than foreign policy’. During his visit to India for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged member nations to avoid using “terrorism” as a diplomatic instrument. India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar took strong exception to Bhutto Zardari’s statement, calling him the …

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bhutto-Zardari Describes His India Visit as a 'Success'
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bhutto-Zardari Describes His India Visit as a 'Success'

News 18  

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday said his visit to Goa was a “success” as he advocated his country’s case on the soil of India. His remarks came hours after his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar accused him of being a “promoter, justifier and a spokesperson of a terror industry.” Addressing a press conference after his return from Goa where …

Bilawal Bhutto becomes first Pakistani foreign minister to visit India in 12 yrs
1 year, 7 months ago

Bilawal Bhutto becomes first Pakistani foreign minister to visit India in 12 yrs

Live Mint  

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Pakistan's foreign minister, arrived in Goa on Thursday to attend a conference organized by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The last time such a visit occurred was in 2011 when Pakistan's former foreign minister, Hina Rabbani Khar, visited India and held talks with her Indian counterpart at the time, SM Krishna. Before leaving for Goa, the Pakistani foreign minister …

No Handshake, Only Namaskar: Jaishankar Greets Pak Counterpart Bilawal Bhutto at SCO Meet
1 year, 7 months ago

No Handshake, Only Namaskar: Jaishankar Greets Pak Counterpart Bilawal Bhutto at SCO Meet

News 18  

Ditching the customary handshake, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar greeted Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari with a “Namastey” or a “Namashkar”, on Friday in Goa at a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. #WATCH | EAM Dr S Jaishankar welcomes Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for the Meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers in Goa pic.twitter.com/TVe0gzml1U Zardari …

Bilawal’s SCO Visit Is Opportune for Indo-Pak Bilateral Talks to Materialise
1 year, 7 months ago

Bilawal’s SCO Visit Is Opportune for Indo-Pak Bilateral Talks to Materialise

The Quint  

For Pakistan, the event is of prime importance because of the regional/ multilateral nature that it cannot afford to lock itself out of. Russia is an important regional player, with Turkey and KSA having shown interest in joining, and with many Central Asian states already its members. But I disagree with the conventional analysis that given the political sensitivities in …

Don’t use terrorism as diplomatic tool: Pakistan FM in India
1 year, 7 months ago

Don’t use terrorism as diplomatic tool: Pakistan FM in India

Al Jazeera  

Bhutto Zardari is on a two-day visit to India for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting. Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member nations to avoid using “terrorism” as a diplomatic instrument in an apparent riposte to India. Bhutto Zardari is on a two-day visit to the Indian city of Goa for a meeting of …

Spokesperson of terror industry: Jaishankar's jibe at Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto
1 year, 7 months ago

Spokesperson of terror industry: Jaishankar's jibe at Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar retorted to Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's "let's not weaponise terrorism" remark during a press briefing in Goa where the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting was held from May 4 to 5. Later in the evening, after the conclusion of the SCO meeting, Jaishankar held a press briefing in Panaji where …

Bilawal Bhutto Arrives in Goa, Becomes First Pakistani Foreign Minister to Visit India in 12 Years
1 year, 7 months ago

Bilawal Bhutto Arrives in Goa, Becomes First Pakistani Foreign Minister to Visit India in 12 Years

News 18  

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday became the first Pakistani Foreign Minister to visit India in almost 12 years when he arrived in Goa to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation even as there was no indication of a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. Before leaving for Goa, the Pakistani foreign minister said, “My decision to attend …

SCO meet: Jaishankar holds talks with Chinese, Russian, Uzbekistan counterparts
1 year, 7 months ago

SCO meet: Jaishankar holds talks with Chinese, Russian, Uzbekistan counterparts

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar used a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on Thursday to reiterate India’s position that the normalisation of bilateral ties is linked to resolving outstanding issues on the Line of Actual Control. EAM S Jaishankar, State Councillor and FM Qin Gang of China held discussions on LAC, SCO, G20 and BRICS The two …

Jaishankar discusses LAC with Qin, holds talks with Lavrov, but not Bilawal Bhutto
1 year, 7 months ago

Jaishankar discusses LAC with Qin, holds talks with Lavrov, but not Bilawal Bhutto

The Hindu  

The unresolved three-year old military stand-off at the Line of Actual Control remained the “focus” of India-China talks as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang here on May 4, and held a “detailed” discussion on bilateral ties. However, no bilateral meeting was held or outlooked by officials between Mr. Jaishankar and Pakistan FM Bilawal …

SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting Day 1 Highlights: 15 Key Decisions Shaping July Summit to Be Taken during CFM
1 year, 7 months ago

SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting Day 1 Highlights: 15 Key Decisions Shaping July Summit to Be Taken during CFM

News 18  

SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting 2022 Highlights: India is hosting the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member-states for the two-day long SCO Foreign Ministers Conclave. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang, Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov have already arrived in Goa. Foreign ministers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit will discuss a range …

Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrives in Goa for SCO meeting
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrives in Goa for SCO meeting

Hindustan Times  

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday became the first Pakistani foreign minister to visit India in almost 12 years, flying into Goa to attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet, though there were no indications of a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari lands at Goa's Dabolim to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's foreign ministers' meeting, on …

Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrives in Goa for SCO meeting
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrives in Goa for SCO meeting

Hindustan Times  

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday became the first Pakistani foreign minister to visit India in almost 12 years, flying into Goa to attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet, though there were no indications of a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari lands at Goa's Dabolim to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's foreign ministers' meeting, on …

India To Focus On 'Reform, Modernisation' Of SCO, Membership Of Iran, Belarus To Be Considered
1 year, 7 months ago

India To Focus On 'Reform, Modernisation' Of SCO, Membership Of Iran, Belarus To Be Considered

ABP News  

Benaulim : The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers Meeting will put focus on "reform and modernisation" of the grouping and will also discuss the proposals of Iran and Belarus, currently observer, to grant them full membership. “The SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting will give an the opportunity to discuss the state of multilateral cooperation in SCO’s regional and global issues of …

Pakistan’s Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrives in India for SCO summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan’s Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrives in India for SCO summit

Live Mint  

Pakistan Foreign Affairs Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Goa on 4 May to lead his country's delegation at the Shangai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in India. Here's what to know about SCO Summit in Goa: 1) India's MEA S Jaishankar and China's will meet for a bilateral meeting and this will be second one in two …

SCO foreign ministers meet to boost cooperation in security, trade
1 year, 7 months ago

SCO foreign ministers meet to boost cooperation in security, trade

Hindustan Times  

The meeting of foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on Friday will prepare the agenda for the grouping’s summit in July, including measures to boost cooperation in security, trade and commerce. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will chair the SCO meet The meeting, to be chaired by external affairs minister S Jaishankar at Taj Exotica Resort in this seaside …

SCO meet: Pak foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto leaves for India to attend meeting
1 year, 7 months ago

SCO meet: Pak foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto leaves for India to attend meeting

Live Mint  

Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that he hopes for constructive discussion with counterparts from friendly countries as the minister has left for India to attend the SCO meet. Bhutto Zardari, who would be the first foreign minister to visit India since 2011, is leading the Pakistan delegation to the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Beijing-based Shanghai Cooperation …

Pakistan Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari leaves for India to attend SCO meeting in Goa
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari leaves for India to attend SCO meeting in Goa

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari left for India on Thursday to attend a key multilateral meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation scheduled to take place in Goa on May 4 and 5, according to a media report. Mr. Bhutto Zardari, who would be the first Foreign Minister to visit India since 2011, is leading the Pakistan delegation to the …

SCO Summit 2023 Look Forward To Constructive Discussions: Pak Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto On SCO Meeting In Goa
1 year, 7 months ago

SCO Summit 2023 Look Forward To Constructive Discussions: Pak Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto On SCO Meeting In Goa

ABP News  

Goa: Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said he will be having “constructive discussions” in India during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers Meeting in Goa. He added: “During my visit, which is focused exclusively on the SCO, I look forward to constructive discussions with my counterparts from friendly countries.” Zardari, who will be the first Foreign Minister to …

Goa Set to Host SCO Foreign Ministers Meet: Lavrov, Qin, Bilawal to Attend
1 year, 7 months ago

Goa Set to Host SCO Foreign Ministers Meet: Lavrov, Qin, Bilawal to Attend

News 18  

The two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers Meeting will kick-off today in Goa and the state has decked up in Goan style to welcome ministers and delegates from the member states of the group. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang will also visit India for the SCO foreign ministers conclave. The Chinese foreign ministry earlier said that Qin Gang will exchange …

Will Pakistan foreign minister’s rare India visit ease tensions?
1 year, 7 months ago

Will Pakistan foreign minister’s rare India visit ease tensions?

Al Jazeera  

The South Asian rivals have always had a difficult relationship, but it is now at rock bottom. Observers said the Pakistani foreign minister’s visit to India should be seen through the prism of the multilateral SCO meeting instead of any bilateral implications being taken over his trip. Mosharraf Zaidi from the Islamabad-based policy think tank Tabadlab, said Bhutto Zardari being …

India meets with China, Russia on sidelines of SCO summit
1 year, 7 months ago

India meets with China, Russia on sidelines of SCO summit

Al Jazeera  

India’s foreign minister holds talks with counterparts from China and Russia ahead of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. India’s foreign minister has held talks with counterparts from China and Russia ahead of a meeting of a Central Asian security forum being held in the tourist hub of Goa. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that he had detailed discussions …

Syed Ata Hasnain | Strategic stock-taking will mark SCO FMs' Goa meet
1 year, 7 months ago

Syed Ata Hasnain | Strategic stock-taking will mark SCO FMs' Goa meet

Deccan Chronicle  

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is an inter-governmental organisation established in 2001. This year India is the SCO’s chair; by virtue of that a series of meetings under various domains have been organised, the last being the defence ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on April 27-28. In the last SCO summit in Tashkent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mature advice to President …

Pakistan minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit India today, attend SCO meeting
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit India today, attend SCO meeting

Live Mint  

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is slated to visit India today for the foreign minister's meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at Goa. The visit comes amid new lows in the bilateral relations between India and Pakistan, with both countries having minimum communication channels. In December 2022, Bilawal Bhutto faced severe backlash for his comments against Prime Minister Narendra …

China, Russia, Pakistan Foreign Ministers to attend May 4 SCO meet in Goa
1 year, 7 months ago

China, Russia, Pakistan Foreign Ministers to attend May 4 SCO meet in Goa

The Hindu  

The Foreign Ministers of China and Russia will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Goa on May 4 and 5, on key visits expected to lay the groundwork for Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to travel to India in early July. China’s Foreign Ministry on May 2 confirmed Foreign Minister Qin Gang’s trip to Goa, which …

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