This is the first visit by an Indian EAM in nine years after Sushma Swaraj visited Islamabad in 2015. During his address, Jaishankar made a veiled attack on Pakistan and China, saying cooperation must be based on mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Jaishankar signed eight outcome documents focusing on connectivity and trade during the SCO Summit hosted by Pakistan. During his address, Jaishankar made a veiled attack on Pakistan and China, saying cooperation must be based on mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Jaishankar, speaking on Pakistani soil, took a veiled dig at the neighbouring country by strongly raising the issues of terrorism, extremism and violation of territorial integrity. He stressed the strengthening mutual trust and good neighbourliness.
Shehbaz Sharif called the SCO a "beacon of multilateralism" and reaffirmed his commitment to regional peace, enhanced connectivity and sustainable socio-economic development. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is also attending the summit, the first Indian EAM to visit Pakistan in nine years.
Nawaz Sharif said he had always been a supporter of good relations with India and expressed optimism about a meeting with Prime Minister Modi soon. This is not the first time Nawaz has expressed a desire for friendly relations with India, which underwent a severe strain in 2019.
SCO Summit: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad to lead the Indian delegation at the high-level SCO Summit being held in Pakistan. Both sides have ruled out the possibility of India-Pakistan bilateral talks.
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