Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar says that he congratulates Pakistan on assuming the presidency of SCO.
Addressing the SCO Summit, Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar has said that India has provided its full support to make this presidency a success.
Jaishankar says that we are meeting at a time when the situation around the world is complicated, there are two major conflicts going on, which have different global implications.
The Indian Foreign Minister says that the debt burden is a serious problem, the world is lagging behind in achieving sustainable development goals, we need an honest dialogue, there is a lack of trust, friendship and good neighborly principles, so self Accountability should be done.
Jaishankar said that the world is moving towards a multipolar system, globalization and balance are realities from which there is no escape, these changes have created opportunities in trade, investment, coordination, and other areas of cooperation, if we If we take advantage of these opportunities, our region can develop a lot, not only us, but others can also take inspiration from our efforts.
They say that our cooperation should be based on mutual respect and equality of sovereignty, we should respect each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, and this cooperation should be based on real partnership, not on unilateral agendas, or development. Stability depends on peace, peace means taking a tough stance against terrorism, extremism, and separatism.
The Indian Foreign Minister said that activities like cross-border terrorism, extremism, and separatism will continue, so it will be difficult to promote trade and communication at the public level. , our agenda in Islamabad today gives us a glimpse of these possibilities.
Jaishankar has come to Pakistan for the first time in his current capacity after 9 years
He said that industrial cooperation can increase competitiveness and increase employment opportunities, cooperation between MSMEs can have positive effects on employment, our joint efforts can increase resources and promote investment. Perhaps, the business community will benefit from larger networks.
Jaishankar says that major changes can take place in the logistics and energy sectors, there are vast opportunities for collaboration on environmental protection and climate change initiatives, improving the treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases through affordable and accessible pharmaceuticals. He said working together, we can achieve better results in the areas of health, food and energy security.
The Indian Foreign Minister said that our global and national initiatives are very important to the SCO, the International Solar Alliance promotes renewable energy, Mission Life advocates a sustainable lifestyle, the Global Biofuel Alliance in the energy sector. Acknowledges transfer attempts.
They say that the International Big Cat Alliance protects our biodiversity, we have successfully demonstrated the impact of digital infrastructure and women-led development, we are all working in our own space, but the global A system is bigger than its components, as the world is changing, global institutions will have to change themselves at the same pace.
He said that the need for reform of the United Nations Security Council is increasing with time, comprehensive reforms in the Security Council are necessary. On the representation of developing countries.
Jaishankar has come to Pakistan for the first time in his current capacity after 9 years
The Indian Foreign Minister further said that in the recent UN General Assembly, our leaders agreed on the reform of the Security Council, SCO should move forward on this important issue, it is time to renew our commitment so that To achieve the objectives of the SCO, we need to recognize the existing obstacles and develop an agenda based on common interests to move forward, only if we fully adhere to the principles of the Charter.
Jaishankar also said that SCO represents the forces of change in the world, the world has high expectations from us, let us fulfill this responsibility, the promotion of connectivity can create new efficiency.
Syed Danish Ali
October 16, 2024
