Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting in Islamabad today regarding the arrangements for the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit, to be hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad next year.

The Deputy Prime Minister reviewed progress on various aspects of the Summit's preparations and emphasized sustained coordination among the relevant ministries and departments.

He directed that all arrangements be taken forward in a timely and comprehensive manner.

Highlighting the significance of the Summit, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed that Pakistan's preparations should reflect its warm hospitality and commitment to cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Defence, Acting Foreign Secretary, Chairman CDA and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the meeting.