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PM Shehbaz calls for Belt and Road Initiative expansion at SCO summit in Islamabad

dawn.com — October 16, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC

Summary: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the expansion of China's Belt and Road Initiative during the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad. He emphasized the need for improved regional infrastructure and economic collaboration among member states.

The summit, attended by leaders from various countries, focused on trade, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity. PM Shehbaz highlighted the importance of addressing poverty and climate change, calling for collective efforts to improve living conditions in the SCO region.

Additionally, he proposed the establishment of an alternative development funding mechanism and encouraged the use of mutual currencies for trade among member states. The summit aims to enhance cooperation and address key economic issues within the SCO framework.

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