BEIJING, China: The Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday met his Russian Counterpart Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in Beijing.
During the meeting, they discuss bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest, the Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal said.
Foreign Minister meets with Russian Foreign Minsiter Mr. Sergei Lavarov on the sidelines of the Meeting of the Council of SCO foreign Minsiters in Beijjng. They discuss bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. #pakistaninSCO pic.twitter.com/MIxxFahabP
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) April 24, 2018
Earlier while addressing the Council of SCO Foreign Ministers, Khawaja Asif appreciated the support extended by other members of the SCO to Pakistan.
The foreign minister underlined the important role being played by the SCO in the complex and evolving geo-political environment in the region.
FM speaking at SCO now pic.twitter.com/cR0d7h1XFI
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) April 24, 2018
The Council of SCO Foreign Ministers – in its meeting Chaired by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi – discussed issues related to peace and security at the international and regional level and promotion of cooperation between member states.
The Council also finalized the preparations for the forthcoming SCO Heads of State Council in Qingdao.