Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has returned to India, expressing gratitude for the hospitality extended by Pakistan during the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad.
According to details, Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and the Pakistani government for their warm welcome.
This visit marked Jaishankar's first trip to Pakistan in nearly a decade, where he participated in SCO discussions and engaged in informal conversations during a lunch hosted by Sharif.
Sources divulged that a brief meeting occurred between the foreign ministers of both countries, highlighting the potential for improved ties.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in his address at the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, emphasized the need for peace, stability, and regional cooperation to drive economic development and prosperity.
He highlighted that cross-border infiltration disrupts trade and hampers public relations between nations, stressing the importance of mutual respect and sovereign equality among SCO members.
Jaishankar underscored the potential of industrial cooperation, particularly by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in boosting employment, competition and expanding markets.
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"Collective initiatives can increase resources and encourage investment flows, benefiting business communities through larger networks," the Indian foreign minister stated.
Focusing on environmental sustainability, Jaishankar advocated for joint measures in environmental protection, noting that the International Solar Alliance can promote renewable energy, while the Alliance for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure helps prepare member nations for climate-related challenges.
Jaishankar also demanded joint cooperation to solve global problems. He addressed global health challenges, asserting that affordable and accessible drugs would aid in the treatment of both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Calling for comprehensive reforms in international institutions, Jaishankar emphasized the need to modernize bodies like the United Nations Security Council. "Global trade and rebalancing are realities that cannot be denied," he said, urging SCO nations to seize emerging opportunities in trade, investment, and energy cooperation.
