2024-10-17 04:39 PM IST
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made a historic visit to Islamabad for the SCO summit, marking the first such visit in nine years. Arriving on October 15, he quickly made headlines with his signature ‘goggle switch’ at the airport. His morning walks and sapling planting initiatives also captured public attention. Jaishankar joined leaders from various nations for the summit, culminating on October 16, where he engaged in a brief handshake with Pakistan`s PM Shehbaz Sharif during a welcome dinner. In his national statement, Jaishankar took a firm stance against terrorism, emphasizing the need for the SCO to combat the ‘three evils’—terrorism, extremism, and separatism. His remarks served as a pointed reminder to Pakistan about its role in regional instability. After the summit, Jaishankar departed for India, leaving a notable impact on the discussions surrounding security and cooperation within the SCO framework.
