Islamabad
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
According to the Foreign Office, Ishaq Dar congratulated Uzbekistan on assuming the Chairpersonship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) for 2026-2027 and assured the country of Pakistan’s full support and assistance.
In response, Foreign Minister Saidov expressed Uzbekistan’s support for Pakistan as it assumed the Chairpersonship of the SCO Council of Heads of State (CHS) for 2026-2027. The two foreign ministers discussed preparations and proposed dates for the upcoming SCO Council of Heads of State Summit 2027, along with the organisation’s calendar of activities.
Exchanging views on regional developments, Saidov appreciated Pakistan’s sustained efforts to promote regional peace and security.
Both ministers also exchanged greetings for the leadership of their respective countries and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations.
