BISHKEK (KYRGYZSTAN), June 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that SCO member states should galvanize the “Shanghai Spirit” to strengthen the organization’s core mandate of mitigating the risks of conflict, fostering confidence, and promoting stability. He expressed his views while presenting his eight-pronged course of action for SCO on the turf of international politics at the 19th meeting of SCO Council of Heads of State in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. .
He also urged member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization to finalize arrangements for trade in local currencies, and set up SCO Fund and SCO Development Bank to catalyze the trans-regional development agenda.
Imran Khan emphasized on making SCO more relevant to the daily lives of citizens by promoting food security and enhancing cooperation in health and humanitarian sectors.
He said political differences and unresolved disputes further compound the predicament.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including State-terrorism against people under illegal occupation.
He said Pakistan remains ready to share its experience and expertise in counter terrorism. We will also remain actively engaged in SCO’s counter-terrorism initiatives.
Referring to the Afghan issue, the Prime Minister said there is finally a realization that the conflict in Afghanistan has no military solution.
He said Pakistan is fully supporting efforts for peace and reconciliation, through an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned process.
The Prime Minister said we deem this to be part of a shared responsibility and, therefore, appreciate the positive contributions being made by China, Russia and Afghanistan’s immediate neighbours. He said SCO’s support for post-conflict Afghanistan will remain crucial.
He said we believe implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by all parties is essential for international and regional stability.
Source: VNS Islamabad
