Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a follow-up meeting to review preparations for the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit, to be hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad in 2027.

The meeting took stock of progress on the arrangements for the Summit and follow-up on decisions taken at the previous meeting.

Ishaq Dar highlighted the Summit as an important opportunity to deepen engagement with SCO member states and advance shared regional priorities.

He directed that preparations be undertaken in a coordinated and timely manner to ensure the smooth conduct of the Summit.