Ishaq Dar arrives in Dushanbe to lead Pakistan’s delegation at SCO meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, on Monday to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of heads of government meeting, 24NewsHD TV reported on Monday. 

According to Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan, the two-day meeting is being held in Dushanbe from October 19 to 20.

Dar was received at Dushanbe airport by Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Dalер Juma.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Irfan Ahmed, and SCO National Coordinator Khalil Hashmi were also present to welcome the deputy prime minister.

During the visit, Dar is expected to meet Tajik leaders and foreign ministers from other SCO member states on the sidelines of the meeting.

The gathering will provide an opportunity for member countries to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen cooperation under the regional organisation.