Moscow: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the SCO-Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow on Wednesday.

Both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and expressed deep satisfaction at the current positive trajectory of relations. The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister also congratulated his Russian counterpart on the successful holding of the SCO-CHG meeting. Moreover, he noted the vital role of both countries' leadership and as well as bilateral institutional mechanisms in further strengthening the bilateral relations.

In addition, both leaders exchanged views on wide-ranging regional and international issues. Taking into account the excellent coordination at multilateral fora, including the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, they pledged to deepen them further in the interest of both countries.

Meanwhile Ishaq Dar met with the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulla Aripov, on the sidelines of the 24th SCO CHG meeting.

He appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan-Uzbekistan relations and underscored the importance of high-level interactions and cooperation at multilateral fora, including the SCO.

Ishaq Dar at the margins of the SCO Heads of Government meetings, engaged with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang to discuss enhancing collaboration among SCO Member States.

Meanwhile Ishaq Dar had an informal discussion with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, on the sidelines of the SCO Heads of Government meeting in Moscow. They exchanged views on bilateral relations and priorities for regional cooperation.