ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan has decided to participate in the ‘Dialogue of Civilizations’, an event held under the auspices of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), taking place in New Delhi.
The concept for this SCO ‘Dialogue of Civilizations’ was first proposed during the SCO summit held in Tianjin, China, in September 2025, and was subsequently advanced through the organization’s platform.
The primary objective of this initiative is to strengthen mutual understanding and people-to-people ties by fostering an exchange regarding the shared civilizational heritage, history, arts, literature, and cultural traditions of the member states.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, will represent Pakistan at the SCO ‘Dialogue of Civilizations’ in New Delhi, scheduled from November 20 to 22, 2026.
The spokesperson stated that representatives from SCO member states will attend the event, where various issues concerning inter-civilizational dialogue and cultural harmony will be discussed.
The Foreign Office noted that Pakistan remains committed to promoting dialogue between civilizations and strengthening people-to-people connections within the SCO framework, guided by a spirit of mutual respect.
Through this participation, Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering intercultural harmony, mutual respect, and stronger ties among the peoples of the member states.
Pakistan is set to host a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2027.
