Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, to discuss mutual support within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and regional cooperation. According to Press Information Department, the dialogue centered on Uzbekistan’s new role as Chairperson of the SCO Council of Heads of Government for 2026-2027, with Pakistan pledging full support. In return, Uzbekistan expressed its backing for Pakistan’s leadership of the SCO Council of Heads of State for the same period.
The ministers also discussed preparations for the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit in 2027 and the organization’s upcoming activities. Foreign Minister Saidov acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in promoting regional peace and security. The conversation concluded with both ministers exchanging greetings for their respective countries’ leadership and affirming their commitment to enhance bilateral relations.