The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary General (SG) Zhang Ming has commended Pakistan for making the excellent arrangements for a high quality meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG).

Addressing a news conference along with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar here in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said Pakistan also made significant contributions to the success of the moot.

Zhang Ming mentioned that the SCO meeting focused on practical cooperation amongst the member states. He said in-depth discussions were held on prospects of cooperation in different areas such as trade, investment, transport, energy and agriculture.

The Secretary General said the Concept of Cooperation on the development of a new economic dialogue among the SCO member states was adopted at the meeting. He said it is aimed at enhancing trade and economic cooperation.

In his remarks on the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar pointed out that the joint communique adopted by the SCO meeting is a comprehensive document covering a wide array of cooperation in diverse areas.

He said the meeting was conducted in the traditional atmosphere of the SCO, characterized by goodwill, understanding, cooperation, collaboration, mutual respect and benefit.

Ishaq Dar emphasized that it renewed the resolve of the SCO leadership to work together with the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation, enabling them to overcome challenges and create hope for a better and more sustainable future.

The Deputy Prime Minister said it was an honour for Pakistan to host the SCO heads of government meeting, expressing the confidence that the visiting delegates will take with them good memories of their stay in Pakistan.