Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of Government meeting, scheduled for October 19-20, 2026.
According to Press Information Department, upon his arrival, Dar was welcomed by Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, who is also the Co-Chair of the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Commission. The welcoming delegation included Pakistan’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Irfan Ahmed, and Pakistan’s National Coordinator for the SCO, Khalil Hashmi, alongside senior Tajik government officials.
The meeting in Dushanbe marks a significant gathering for member states to discuss regional cooperation and development initiatives. The presence of Pakistan’s high-level delegation underscores the country’s commitment to participating in dialogues aimed at strengthening economic and political ties within the region.