Islamabad: The first meeting of the Council of National Coordinators (CNC) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) under Pakistan's chairmanship was held in Islamabad from September 28 to 30.

The meeting was chaired by Pakistan's National Coordinator for the SCO and attended by National Coordinators from SCO member states and representatives of the SCO Secretariat.

During the three-day meeting, the National Coordinators reviewed the programme of planned activities under Pakistan's chairmanship, assessed progress on key initiatives and discussed preparations for forthcoming SCO meetings and events.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange views on strengthening coordination among member states and ensuring effective implementation of Pakistan's chairmanship priorities under the theme, 'Turning Vision into Action: Connectivity, Innovation and Shared Prosperity.'

As part of the programme, SCO delegations and representatives of the SCO Secretariat visited the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, where they were introduced to Pakistan's cultural heritage and diverse artistic traditions.

The delegations also visited Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium and were briefed on arrangements for the SCO Hockey Tournament scheduled to be held from November 20 to December 2, 2026, as part of Pakistan's SCO chairmanship.

The participating National Coordinators called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 30.

Ishaq Dar highlighted Pakistan's priorities for its SCO chairmanship and reaffirmed the country's commitment to working closely with all member states to advance the objectives of the organization.

The meeting concluded with agreed outcomes, with the participating National Coordinators reaffirming their commitment to SCO goals and continued engagement and practical cooperation.