Islamabad, July 04, 2023 (PPI-OT): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said he underlined the need for concerted response at the SCO forum to the global geo-political flux by prioritizing shared vision of an economically integrated region during his speech at the virtual meeting of SCO Council of Heads of State. In a tweet today, he said he threw light on Pakistan’s attractive geographical location as a natural bridge between Asia and Europe within the framework of Belt and Road Initiative.

The Prime Minister said he particularly urged the member countries to condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including state terrorism and cautioned against the dangers of violent ultra-nationalism and demonization of religious minorities in pursuit of domestic political agendas. It is by granting fundamental rights and freedoms to all people that sustainable peace can be established. While building a case for enhanced international engagement with the Afghan Interim Government as a necessary condition to unlock the potential of the SCO, he urged Afghan authorities to deliver on their global commitments.

Citing how Pakistan was ravaged by unprecedented floods last year, he asked the international community to act upon their assurances by providing support to developing countries in mitigating and adapting to the ill-effects of Climate Change. Shehbaz Sharif said he has no doubt the SCO has the potential to shape a promising future for the peoples living within its borders. He said Pakistan will continue to work with the member countries to realise our shared dream of prosperity, peace and connectivity.

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