Islamabad, November 1,2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, during which the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
During the conversation, Dar congratulated Uzbekistan on assuming the Chairpersonship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) for 2026-2027 and assured it of Pakistan’s full support and assistance.
In response, Foreign Minister Saidov expressed Uzbekistan’s support for Pakistan as it assumed the Chairpersonship of the SCO Council of Heads of State (CHS) for 2026-2027.
The two foreign ministers also discussed the dates and preparations for the upcoming 2027 SCO Council of Heads of State Summit, along with the organisation’s calendar of activities.
Exchanging views on regional developments, Saidov appreciated Pakistan’s sustained efforts to promote regional peace and security.
Both ministers also exchanged greetings for the leadership of their respective countries and reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen Pakistan-Uzbekistan relations.
