Pakistan chairs first SCO Council of National Coordinators meeting in Islamabad
Indian delegation participates in the meeting as well despite freeze in relations
On Monday, Pakistan hosted the inaugural Council of National Coordinators (CNC) meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Islamabad, despite ongoing tensions in bilateral relations with India. Foreign Office spokesperson disclosed that the SCO CNC deliberated on a broad spectrum of SCO-related matters and the upcoming agenda during Pakistan’s chairmanship.
Pakistan assumed the SCO Council of Heads of State chairmanship for 2026-27, which includes hosting a series of meetings under the organization. The CNC participants included India's SCO national coordinator Alok Dimri and Dr Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan’s senior diplomat. The CNC coordinates SCO’s regular activities and meets at least thrice yearly.
Per the Foreign Office, the meeting marked a crucial initial engagement under Pakistan’s chairmanship and would aid preparations for high-level SCO events, including the August 2027 Council of Heads of State meeting, focusing on connectivity, innovation, economic cooperation, and strengthened personal ties.
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