Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Syed Tariq Fatemi met with the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Dr Rashid Alimov in Beijing today, says a press release received from Beijing here today.
Congratulating Mr Alimov on assuming office of the Secretary General, Mr Fatemi hoped that the organization would achieve greater successes under his leadership.
Syed Tariq Fatemi said that Pakistan attached great importance to SCO, endorsed its aims and objectives and fully subscribed to the principles enshrined in its charter. Pakistan believed that SCO, its orientation, and its direction were in consonance with its own objectives of promoting peace, stability and development. Pakistan looked forward to enhancing connectivity and economic cooperation with SCO community, he added. Mr. Fatemi expressed confidence that through united and cooperative efforts in combating terrorism, extremism, separatism, organized crime, counter narcotics and arms trafficking, the organization would play a positive role in maintaining regional peace and stability.
Recalling the decision taken by Ufa summit to grant full membership to Pakistan, Mr. Fatemi said that Pakistan looked forward to playing an increasingly meaningful and positive role in the organization in fulfillment of its charter objectives.
Secretary General Alimov highly lauded Pakistan’s role as an observer in SCO and its activities. He said that Pakistan was an important country and had been playing an important role in regional and global affairs. He looked forward to Pakistan’s continued significant role in SCO and contribution in future. Ambassador Masood Khalid also attended the meeting.
