ISLAMABAD: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, set to take place in Islamabad on October 15-16 is anticipated to serve as a key platform for fostering regional cooperation, bolstering trade and investment besides enhancing socio-economic-cultural linkages among its member states.
Diplomatic and political experts said that this important summit of the heads of governments of SCO’s member states will not only help work together to address the pressing regional issues but also significantly enhance Pakistan’s role on the global stage as a leader.
The SCO, which includes member states accounting for approximately 40% of the global population, and 32% of the world’s GDP, presents Pakistan with an excellent opportunity to shape its economic and investment future.
The SCO’s roots trace back to the Shanghai Five established in 1996, evolving significantly after Uzbekistan joined in 2001, and more recently, Pakistan became a full member in 2017 after excellently performing its observer’s role during 2015-17.
