Islamabad:
Overseas Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Council of Overseas Ministers (CFM) assembly of the Shanghai Cooperation Group (SCO).
Throughout the assembly, the 2 leaders mentioned bilateral, regional and worldwide problems with mutual curiosity. FM Bilawal assured to work collectively to deepen cooperation in meals safety, power and people-to-people relations.
He stated that SCO has opened new avenues of cooperation and coordination with Russia.
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The events mentioned the present scenario of Russia-Pakistan relations, regional and worldwide points.
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In a press launch, the Russian Overseas Ministry stated the 2 leaders “mentioned the present state of Russia-Pakistan relations, regional and worldwide points and the scenario in Afghanistan”.
“We vastly recognize the dialogue between Russia and Pakistan on the international degree, together with at authoritative multilateral platforms just like the United Nations and the SCO. We agreed to additional develop contacts between the international ministries of the 2 international locations. “
Earlier within the day, the Pakistani Overseas Minister was acquired on the airport by senior officers of the Indian Overseas Ministry.
In accordance with the Overseas Workplace (FO), the Pakistani delegation is attending the assembly on the invitation of India’s Overseas Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, who’s the present chairman of the SCOCFM.
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In a press release, the FO added that our participation within the two-day assembly displays Pakistan’s dedication to the SCO Constitution, course of and the significance that Islamabad locations on the area in its international coverage priorities.
Forward of his arrival within the neighboring nation, FM posted a video on Twitter and stated his “choice to attend this assembly displays Pakistan’s sturdy dedication to the Shanghai Cooperation Group Constitution”.
He added that he “appears ahead to constructive discussions with (his) counterparts from pleasant international locations”.
En path to Goa, India. He’ll lead the Pakistani delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Group (CFM). My choice to attend this assembly displays Pakistan’s sturdy dedication to the Constitution of the Shanghai Cooperation Group.
Throughout my go to, which focuses completely on the SCO, I see… pic.twitter.com/cChUWj9okR
— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) Could 4, 2023
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif additionally stated that “Pakistan’s choice to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Group Council of Overseas Ministers assembly in India displays our dedication to the Shanghai Cooperation Group Constitution (and) multilateralism.”
Pakistan’s choice to take part within the SCO Overseas Ministers’ Council assembly in India displays our dedication to the SCO Constitution and multilateralism. We’re dedicated to doing our half to advance our shared values of peace and stability within the area. We’re all for the win…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) Could 4, 2023
A day in the past, Bilawal Bhutto consulted with political leaders relating to his go to to India.
Bilawal Bhutto known as Muttahida Qaumi Motion Pakistan (MQMP) convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and took him into confidence relating to the go to. He additionally consulted with different political leaders.
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Regardless of efforts by either side to enhance relations, relations between Pakistan and India stay at a standstill.
FM Bilawal’s go to to India might be seen as an ice-breaker, though it won’t result in any dramatic change in bilateral relations.
It’s believed that Pakistan took this choice contemplating the significance of Shanghai Cooperation Group. There have been sturdy voices in favor of the go to that Pakistan mustn’t miss such essential regional boards and provides India a chance to additional isolate the nation.