Speaking at a meeting of SCO national coordinators, the Belarusian national coordinator said Pakistan had assumed the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State and that the meeting was discussing Islamabad’s priorities for its presidency.

The Belarusian coordinator acknowledged that Pakistan’s SCO presidency would not be easy given the prevailing circumstances and expressed hope that the coming year would produce positive results for the organisation.

He said his engagement with the SCO began in October 2024, when he attended a meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government hosted by Pakistan.

The Belarusian official also praised Pakistan’s hospitality, saying he and his delegation were enjoying their stay in the country. He described the hospitality as warm and beyond expectations and said the weather was also pleasant for the visiting delegation.

The meeting focused on Pakistan’s priorities and initiatives during its tenure as chair of the SCO Council of Heads of State.