India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, clarified on Saturday (5 October) that his upcoming visit to Islamabad is solely for the purpose of attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2024, and dismissed any speculation about discussions regarding India-Pakistan relations during the trip.

India announced on Friday that Jaishankar will represent the country at the SCO meeting in Islamabad during October 15-16, making him the first foreign minister to travel to Pakistan since 2015

The central government on Friday announced that EAM Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government Summit in Islamabad on Octob

On a question related to the ongoing situation in West Asia, Jaishankar noted that it was not an opportunity, but rather a "cause of great concern and deep worry."

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has ruled out any discussions on India-Pakistan relations at the SCO summit in Islamabad. Speaking at the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture in New Delhi, Jaishankar said that he was a civil person and will behave accordingly there.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified that his upcoming visit to Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting will not include any bilateral discussions.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to travel to Pakistan to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16. India confirmed on August 30 that it had received an invitation from Pakistan for the upcoming SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting to be held in Islamabad.