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PM Shehbaz Sharif called for investing in the region’s collective capacity for connectivity as he chaired the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad on Wednesday. 周三，谢里夫总理在伊斯兰堡主持第23届上海合作组织峰会时呼吁投资于该地区的互联互通集体能力。

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for investing in the region’s collective capacity for connectivity as he chaired the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus — with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or “dialogue partners”.

Pakistan became a full member of the SCO at its 2017 summit in Kazakhstan, which was attended by ex-PM Nawaz Sharif, who recently also expressed hope for reviving ties with India.

Key-Highlights from SCO summit:

• PM Shehbaz says poverty a “moral imperative”, climate change an “existential crisis”

• PM says “stable Afghanistan essential” for region’s benefits

• In closing remarks, Shehbaz asserts “ongoing genocide” in Gaza cannot be ignored

• India’s Jaishankar claims “activities across borders characterized by terrorism”

• As the current Chair of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG), PM Shehbaz presided over its 23rd meeting, which took place at the Jinnah Convention Centre in the federal capital.

Addressing the summit, the premier said: “Flagship projects like the Belt and Road Initiative of President Xi Jinping; the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which is in its second phase; and the international north-south transport corridor should be expanded, focusing on developing road, rail and digital infrastructure […].

“Let us not look at such projects through the narrow political prism, and invest in our collective connectivity capacity which is crucial in advancing the shared vision of an economically integrated region,” he added.

The prime minister said the SCO connectivity framework “should not merely boost regional trade but also advance the vision of connected Eurasia”.

He noted that economic collaboration was at the heart of SCO engagement and that investment in regional infrastructure was “indispensable for promoting economic integration”. He called on the SCO members to “endorse a strategy for the development of Energy Cooperation 2030 and the establishment of the Association of Investors”.

The prime minister later said he was honoured to chair the summit. “I am confident that, together, we can build a bright future for the people of SCO region and beyond,” he said.

Ahead of the summit, PM Shehbaz welcomed the leaders of SCO member states and posed for pictures with each of them.

‘Poverty a moral imperative, climate change an existential crisis’

The premier also spoke on poverty, climate change, and regional financial architecture, among other things.

The prime minister asserted that poverty was not just an economic issue but a “moral imperative that demands collective attention with millions living in poverty within the SCO region”.

Highlighting Pakistan’s efforts as the chair of the SCO’s special working group on poverty, PM Shehbaz said his country facilitated several seminars and webinars aimed at poverty alleviation.

“We shall continue to provide the required impetus to a collective effort to address root causes of poverty and uplift the quality of life for our people,” he pledged.

Speaking about climate change, PM Shehbaz recalled the devastating floods of 2022, “when millions of people in this country were living under open skies, millions of acres of standing crops were washed away, millions of houses were all drowned”.

Pakistan’s economy suffered losses worth approximately $30 billion “for no fault of ours”, he added.

Referring to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) as a tech-driven system which was “one of its own kind in the world”, he said: “We look forward to organising simulation exercises with SCO partners to bolster disaster preparedness across the region.”

“Unilateral coercive measures and protectionist policies run contrary to principles of international law,” the premier said, adding that this stifled economic growth, hindered tech advancement and exacerbated inequality.

“Reforming the global financial architecture and trade regimes is essential to fostering equitable global development,” he stressed.

“Pakistan supports the establishment of an SCO alternative development funding mechanism, which could provide the impetus needed for the revival of stalled development projects.”

The prime minister noted: “Growing consensus among the member states on the use of mutual currencies for settlements is a promising development.

“The SCO interbank union is an appropriate forum to address banking challenges and moving towards settlement with mutual currencies will shield us from global financial disruptions,” he added.

Endorsing reforms aimed at enhancing regional anti-terrorist structure, PM Shehbaz stressed that the “true essence of the SCO extends beyond political alliances and economic partnerships”.

He concluded his address by reaffirming Pakistan’s deep commitment to fostering people-to-people ties to “bridge divides and promote harmony”.

SCO a ‘beacon of multilateralism’

At the outset of his main address, PM Shehbaz highlighted: “We are at a historic moment of transition where sweeping transformations are reshaping the global, social, political, economic and security landscape.”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the 23rd meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Governments at Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, on Oct 16, 2024. Calling the SCO platform a “beacon of multilateralism”, he added: “I stand resolute in the belief that we possess not only the potential but the collective well to forge a future more prosperous, stable and secure for our people — a future inclusive and reflective of shared aspirations of all member states.”

The premier recalled that when assuming the role of the SCO CHG chair, Pakistan had reaffirmed its “commitment to regional peace, stability and enhanced connectivity and sustainable socio-economic development”. “Our collaboration, joint teamwork expands academic and tourism linkages, poverty alleviation and the empowerment of women and youth across the SCO region — a reflection and commitment of our determination to promote prosperity through unity,” he asserted.

He went on to note that during Pakistan’s chairmanship, the SCO economic preference base enhanced cooperation between trade promotion organisations, creative economy framework, and the SCO new economic dialogue programme. However, the premier added, it was “now imperative we shift to tangible action through coordinated implementation, strengthening our cooperation in the vital sectors of trade and economy”.

PM Shehbaz then spoke about Afghanistan, which “by virtue of contiguity with our region, presents an invaluable and rare opportunity for trade and transit benefiting all SCO members”.

“A stable Afghanistan is not only desirable but essential to fully realising these great opportunities. The international community must step forward with urgent humanitarian support while calling upon the Afghan interim government to embrace political inclusivity,” he stressed.

This, the premier said, would ensure “Afghan soil is not misused for terrorism against neighbours by any entity” — echoing concerns raised by Pakistan previously at international platforms.

‘Cannot ignore ongoing genocide in Gaza’

In his closing remarks at the event, PM Shehbaz took the opportunity to highlight the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where more than 42,000 Palestinians — with the expected death toll higher — have been killed in Israel’s military offensive ongoing for the past year. “Before concluding, let me say that we cannot ignore the ongoing genocide in Gaza,” the premier said. “The international community bears the responsibility to ensure an immediate and unconditional ceasefire leading to the establishment of the State of Palestine on the basis of pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds as its capital.”

PM Shehbaz then handed over the CHG’s chairmanship to Russia’s PM Mikhail Mishustin, assuring him of Pakistan’s fullest support to their presidency. “I would like to convey my sincere thanks to all those who have worked with great commitment to ensure the smooth conduct of this meeting, in particular, our interpreters,” the premier concluded.

India’s Jaishankar says ‘activities across borders are characterised by terrorism’

Meanwhile, in his address at the summit, India’s Minister for External Affairs Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishan­kar again highlighted the issue of alleged cross-border terrorism.

India’s Dr S. Jaishankar addresses the 23rd meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Governments in Islamabad, on Oct 16, 2024. — X/@DrSJaishankar

The Indian foreign minister had also raised the issue at the SCO Foreign Ministers Council in May 2023, when his home country had hosted the event.

Referring to the SCO charter, the Indian minister said progressing in one’s endeavors meant “being firm and uncompromising in countering the ‘three evils’”.

“If activities across borders are characterised by terrorism, extremism and separatism, they are hardly likely to encourage trade, energy flows, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges in parallel.”

Addressing the summit in his neighbouring country, he said: “If trust is lacking or cooperation inadequate, if friendship has fallen short and good neighborliness is missing somewhere, there are surely reasons to introspect and causes to address.

“Equally, it is only when we reaffirm our commitment most sincerely to the Charter that we can fully realise the benefits of cooperation and integration that it envisages.”

Jaishankar stressed that “cooperation must be based on mutual respect and sovereign equality”, adding that it should “recognise territorial integrity and sovereignty”.

“It cannot progress if we cherry-pick global practices, especially of trade and transit […] It is axiomatic that development and growth requires peace and stability.”

The minister noted that the summit attendees were meeting at a “difficult time in world affairs”. “Two major conflicts are underway, each with its own global repercussions,” he added.

Highlighting the impacts of the Covid pandemic and extreme climate events, as well as concerns raised by debt and new technology, he asked: “How should the members of the SCO respond to these challenges?”

“The answers lie in the Charter of our organisation,” he continued, referring to the SCO’s objectives of strengthening “mutual trust, friendship and good neighbourliness”.

At the outset of his address, Jaishankar congratulated Pakistan for its presidency of the CHG, adding, “India has extended its full support for a successful presidency.”

In a post on X following the summit, the minister termed the meeting “productive”.

“Signed eight outcome documents. India made a positive and constructive contribution to the deliberations,” he wrote.

He later thanked PM Shehbaz and FM Dar for the “hospitality and courtesies” during his visit as he left for India.

‘Let’s forge concrete action plans’: PM says in opening remarks

In his opening remarks, PM Shehbaz told the summit: “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome our distinguished guests to Islamabad, the green and beautiful capital of Islamabad.”

He highlighted that the SCO “embodies the collective voice and wishes of over 40 per cent of the global population anchored in the Shanghai spirit”.

“Your presence here today underscores our shared commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of our people to ensure collective security and to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation for sustainable development and prosperity of the SCO region,” he added.

He termed the summit “another testament to the strength of our ties and collaboration among our diverse nations”.

“Together, we have the potential to drive socio-economic progress, enhance regional peace and stability, and to improve the quality of life for our citizens,” the premier said.

PM Shehbaz called on the leaders to use the SCO meeting to “exchange ideas, share best practices and forge concrete action plans that will benefit our economies and societies”.

He expressed his hope for “wonderful outcomes that will emerge from our in-depth deliberations”. The premier then moved a motion through which the day’s agenda was adopted.

Leaders of SCO member states pose for a group picture at Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad on Oct 16, 2024. — PID

The prime minister’s opening remarks were followed by statements from other member states. The summit speakers then signed documents related to the day’s agenda, after which PM Shehbaz offered the concluding remarks.

In the afternoon, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and SCO Secretary General Zhang Ming will brief the media about the highlights of the summit. This would be followed by “official luncheons” by PM Shehbaz.

周三，巴基斯坦总理谢赫巴兹·谢里夫在伊斯兰堡主持第23届上海合作组织峰会时呼吁投资于该地区的互联互通集体能力。

上海合作组织由中国、印度、俄罗斯、巴基斯坦、伊朗、哈萨克斯坦、吉尔吉斯斯坦、塔吉克斯坦、乌兹别克斯坦和白俄罗斯组成，另有16个国家作为观察员国或“对话伙伴”加入。

2017年在哈萨克斯坦举行的峰会上，巴基斯坦成为上海合作组织的正式成员国，前总理纳瓦兹·谢里夫出席了此次峰会，他最近也表示希望恢复与印度的关系。

上海合作组织峰会主要亮点：

谢赫巴兹总理说，贫困是“道德上的当务之急”，气候变化是“生存危机”。

总理表示，“稳定的阿富汗对地区利益至关重要”

谢赫巴兹在结束语中断言，加沙“正在进行的种族灭绝”不容忽视

印度国民军称“跨境恐怖主义活动”

作为现任政府首脑理事会（CHG）主席，谢赫巴兹总理主持了在联邦首都真纳会议中心举行的第23次会议。

第二阶段的中巴经济走廊；国际南北运输走廊应该扩大，重点是发展公路、铁路和数字基础设施[…]。

“让我们不要通过狭隘的政治棱镜来看待这些项目，并投资于我们的集体互联互通能力，这对于推进经济一体化地区的共同愿景至关重要，”他补充说。

总理表示，上海合作组织互联互通框架“不仅应该促进区域贸易，还应该推进互联欧亚的愿景”。

他指出，经济合作是上海合作组织参与的核心，对地区基础设施的投资是“促进经济一体化不可或缺的”。他呼吁上合组织成员国“批准《2030年能源合作发展战略》和成立投资者协会”。

首相随后表示，他很荣幸能主持峰会。他说：“我相信，我们可以共同为上合组织地区和其他地区的人民创造一个光明的未来。”

峰会开始前，谢赫巴兹总理欢迎上合组织成员国领导人并与他们一一合影留影。

“贫困是道德上的当务之急，气候变化是生存危机”

总理还谈到了贫困、气候变化和区域金融架构等问题。

总理声称，贫困不仅仅是一个经济问题，而且是一个“道德问题，需要上合组织地区数百万贫困人口的共同关注”。

谢赫巴兹总理强调了巴基斯坦作为上海合作组织贫困问题特别工作组主席所做的努力，他说，巴基斯坦为减轻贫困举办了几次研讨会和网络研讨会。

他承诺：“我们将继续提供必要的动力，共同努力解决贫困的根源，提高人民的生活质量。”

在谈到气候变化时，谢赫巴兹总理回忆起2022年的毁灭性洪水，“当时这个国家数百万人生活在开阔的天空下，数百万英亩的农作物被冲走，数百万所房屋被淹没。”

他补充说，巴基斯坦经济遭受了大约300亿美元的损失，“这不是我们的错”。

他提到国家灾害管理局（NDMA）是一个技术驱动的系统，是“世界上独一无二的”，他说：“我们期待与上海合作组织的伙伴组织模拟演习，以加强整个地区的备灾能力。”

“单边强制措施和保护主义政策违反了国际法原则，”总理说，并补充说，这抑制了经济增长，阻碍了技术进步，加剧了不平等。

他强调：“改革全球金融架构和贸易体制对促进公平的全球发展至关重要。”

巴方支持建立上海合作组织替代性发展融资机制，为重启停滞发展项目提供必要动力。”

首相指出：“成员国在使用共同货币结算方面日益达成共识，这是一个有希望的发展。

他补充说：“上合组织银行间联盟是应对银行业挑战的合适论坛，朝着用共同货币结算的方向发展将保护我们免受全球金融动荡的影响。”

谢赫巴兹总理赞同旨在加强地区反恐结构的改革，强调“上海合作组织的真正本质超越了政治联盟和经济伙伴关系”。

他在讲话结束时重申，巴基斯坦坚定致力于促进两国人民之间的联系，以“弥合分歧，促进和谐”。

上海合作组织：多边主义的灯塔

在主要讲话开始时，谢赫巴兹总理强调：“我们正处于一个历史性的过渡时刻，全面的变革正在重塑全球、社会、政治、经济和安全格局。”

2024年10月16日，上海合作组织成员国政府首脑理事会第二十三次会议在伊斯兰堡真纳会议中心举行。他将上海合作组织称为“多边主义的灯塔”，他补充说：“我坚定地相信，我们不仅有潜力，而且有能力为我们的人民打造一个更加繁荣、稳定和安全的未来——一个包容并反映所有成员国共同愿望的未来。”

在担任上海合作组织轮值主席国期间，巴基斯坦重申致力于维护地区和平稳定、加强互联互通和社会经济可持续发展。他说：“我们的合作，共同的团队合作扩大了上合组织地区的学术和旅游联系，扶贫和赋予妇女和青年权力，这反映了我们通过团结促进繁荣的决心和承诺。”

他指出，在巴基斯坦担任主席国期间，上海合作组织经济优惠基地加强了贸易促进机构、创意经济框架和上海合作组织新经济对话计划之间的合作。然而，总理补充说，“现在我们必须通过协调实施，加强我们在重要贸易和经济领域的合作，转向切实行动”。

谢赫巴兹总理随后谈到阿富汗，“由于毗邻本地区，阿富汗为贸易和过境提供了宝贵和难得的机会，使所有上合组织成员国受益”。

“一个稳定的阿富汗不仅是可取的，而且是充分实现这些巨大机遇的必要条件。国际社会必须向前迈进，提供紧急人道主义援助，同时呼吁阿富汗临时政府接受政治包容性。”

总理表示，这将确保“阿富汗的土地不会被任何实体滥用于针对邻国的恐怖主义活动”——这呼应了巴基斯坦此前在国际平台上提出的担忧。

“不能忽视加沙正在进行的种族灭绝”

谢赫巴兹总理在闭幕式上发表讲话时，借此机会强调了加沙地区持续不断的冲突，在过去一年里，以色列持续不断的军事进攻造成42000多名巴勒斯坦人死亡，预计死亡人数会更高。“在结束之前，让我说，我们不能忽视加沙正在进行的种族灭绝，”总理说。“国际社会有责任确保立即无条件停火，从而在1967年以前的边界基础上以圣城为首都建立巴勒斯坦国。”

谢赫巴兹总理随后将CHG的主席职位交给了俄罗斯总理米哈伊尔·米舒斯京，并向他保证巴基斯坦将全力支持他们的主席职位。“我想表达我真诚的感谢所有那些曾与伟大的承诺,确保会议的顺利进行,特别是,我们的翻译,“总理总结道。

印度国民军称“跨境活动以恐怖主义为特征”

与此同时，印度外交部长Subrahmanyam Jaishan-kar博士在峰会上的讲话中再次强调了所谓的跨境恐怖主义问题。

2024年10月16日，上海合作组织成员国政府首脑理事会第二十三次会议将在伊斯兰堡举行。- X / @DrSJaishankar

2023年5月，印度外长在上合组织外长理事会上也提出了这一问题，当时他的祖国主办了该会议。

在提到上海合作组织宪章时，这位印度部长表示，在努力中取得进展意味着“在打击‘三股势力’方面坚定不移、毫不妥协”。

“如果跨境活动以恐怖主义、极端主义和分裂主义为特征，它们就不太可能同时鼓励贸易、能源流动、互联互通和人文交流。”

在邻国峰会上发表讲话时，他说：“如果缺乏信任或合作不足，如果友谊不足，睦邻友好缺失，当然有理由反思和解决问题。”

“同样，只有当我们最真诚地重申我们对《宪章》的承诺时，我们才能充分实现《宪章》所设想的合作与一体化的好处。”

Jaishankar强调“合作必须建立在相互尊重、主权平等”,并称“承认领土完整和主权”。

“如果我们精选全球惯例，特别是贸易和过境惯例，就无法取得进展……发展和增长需要和平与稳定，这是不言自明的。”

这位部长指出，峰会与会者是在“世界事务的困难时期”开会的。

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