US highlights state sovereignty at SCO summit in Pakistan
Summary: The United States emphasized the importance of state sovereignty during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad. The US State Department highlighted the need to respect international law and territorial integrity.
The two-day summit, chaired by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, included leaders from member states like Russia and Iran. It concluded on the evening of October 16.
US officials also addressed Pakistan's request for a UN investigation into alleged nuclear material theft in India. This follows concerns raised by Pakistan about illegal trafficking incidents involving radioactive materials.
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