In October 2024, Pakistan successfully hosted the 26th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in Islamabad , chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The summit brought together leaders and ministers from China, Russia, Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Mongolia participated as an observer. The event featured discussions on enhancing regional cooperation, connectivity initiatives, and trade relations.