ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence & Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif is leading the Pakistan delegation to Kazakhstan for the annual m
eeting of the Defence Ministers of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
The m
eeting reviewed the regional security issues, including the defence cooperation initiatives, a news release said.
The Defence Minister also held m
eetings with the defence ministers of the friendly countries of the SCO to discuss issues of bilateral defence cooperation.
Various areas of mutual interest including respective regional security, counter terrorism, Afghanistan situation and review of national security priorities, extremist threats, border management and maritime security were also delibe
rated upon.
Minister of Defence state
d that Pakistan is deeply concerned about the escalating situation in Gaza. Pakistan has consistently advocated for a just, comprehensive and lasting solution to the Palestinian question anchored in international law and in line with relevant United Nations resolutions.
He also sai
d that Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the SCO platform. “I would reiterate that Pakistan takes great pride in our partnership with SCO and are fully committed to further deepening and expanding this association”, said the Minister for Defense while addressing the forum.
