Marking a notable diplomatic engagement, a high-level Indian delegation led by National Officer and National Coordinator Alok Dimri is currently participating in the three-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) National Coordinators’ meeting in Islamabad. Running from September 28 to 30, the crucial intergovernmental gathering brings together delegates from key member nations—including Russia, China, Iran, Belarus, and Central Asian states—to lay the groundwork for upcoming regional cooperation frameworks and the 2027 SCO Heads of State Summit.
Focusing on Regional Connectivity and Shared Prosperity
Chaired by Pakistan’s National Coordinator Mohammad Faisal, the Council of National Coordinators (CNC) serves as the primary steering committee for finalizing the organization’s agenda and upcoming schedules:
Pakistan’s Presidency Theme: Operating under the central theme “Turning Vision into Action: Connectivity, Innovation and Shared Prosperity,” Pakistan is spearheading discussions aimed at boosting cross-border economic ties, trade integration, and technological cooperation among member states.
Reviewing Priority Initiatives: Delegates are systematically reviewing proposals concerning regional security, institutional expansion, and collaborative people-to-people initiatives.
Roadmap to the 2027 Summit: The Islamabad deliberations represent the inaugural major platform for synchronizing member state priorities ahead of the high-profile SCO Council of Heads of State summit scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan in August 2027.