Tanvir Sadiq Hopes for New Dawn as S Jaishankar Visits Pakistan for SCO Meeting
On October 6, Tanvir Sadiq, the Chief Spokesperson and Communication Incharge of the National Conference, expressed optimism about External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s upcoming visit to Pakistan. Jaishankar will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16. Sadiq believes this visit could mark the beginning of improved relations between India and Pakistan, which have been tense for years.
Sadiq highlighted the significance of this visit, noting that it is the first time in nine years that an Indian External Affairs Minister will visit Pakistan. He expressed hope that the meeting would address various issues between the two countries and lead to a sense of normalcy, especially for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
About the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
The SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organization established on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai. It was founded by Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The organization now includes nine member states: India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. Additionally, the SCO has three observer states and 14 dialogue partners.
Pakistan, currently holding the rotating chairmanship of the SCO, will host the upcoming meeting in Islamabad. India received an invitation for this meeting in August, confirmed by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
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Tanvir Sadiq -: Tanvir Sadiq is the Chief Spokesperson of the National Conference, a political party in Jammu and Kashmir, India. He speaks on behalf of the party and shares their views with the public.
S Jaishankar -: S Jaishankar is the External Affairs Minister of India. He is responsible for managing India’s relationships with other countries.
SCO -: SCO stands for Shanghai Cooperation Organization. It is a group of countries that work together on political, economic, and security issues. India and Pakistan are both members of this group.
National Conference -: The National Conference is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It has been an important party in the region for many years.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It has been a point of tension between India and Pakistan for many years.