Kazakhstan SCO chairmanship promoted Shanghai Spirit: Speakers

Abdullah Jan

Islamabad: Centre for SCO Studies, Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, the Riphah Institute of Public Policy (RIPP), in collaboration with the Embassy of Kazakhstan this week hosted a roundtable on ‘Post Astana Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2024: Achievements and way forward.’

The roundtable provided an in-depth analysis of the outcomes of the SCO Summit 2024 hosted by Kazakhstan in Astana and discussed the future trajectory of the organisation under the new chairmanship of the People’s Republic of China. The speakers shared valuable insights into the achievements and strategic direction of the SCO.

Dr Farhat Asif, president Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, highlighted the significance of the event and shared about various initiatives by IPDS on SCO. Dr Farhat Asif also shared that Pakistan, as the chair of the Council of Heads of Government will host the meeting in Islamabad in October. The next chairmanship of SCO is now with the People’s Republic of China for 2024-25.