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Pakistan diplomat attends MEA luncheon in Delhi ahead of SCO summit
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 05:16 AM
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A senior Pakistani diplomatic official participated in a Ministry of External Affairs luncheon in Delhi as India prepares for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
New Delhi – A senior Pakistani diplomat was present at a luncheon hosted by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in the capital. The event, attended by officials from both sides, took place as the Indian government finalises arrangements for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled later this month.
The MEA’s luncheon is part of routine diplomatic engagements aimed at maintaining dialogue on bilateral and regional issues. While specific discussions were not disclosed, the meeting coincided with India’s broader outreach to SCO member states, underscoring the importance of multilateral cooperation.
India’s preparation for the SCO forum includes high‑level meetings on security, trade and connectivity, with the foreign ministry seeking to project a stable regional environment. The presence of the Pakistani envoy reflects ongoing diplomatic channels despite broader geopolitical tensions.
No statements were released by either government following the luncheon, and the agenda remained confidential. The SCO summit is expected to address issues ranging from counter‑terrorism to economic collaboration among its 12 member countries.
The diplomatic gathering underscores Delhi’s effort to keep communication lines open with neighboring nations while steering the upcoming multilateral summit toward constructive outcomes.
The MEA’s luncheon is part of routine diplomatic engagements aimed at maintaining dialogue on bilateral and regional issues. While specific discussions were not disclosed, the meeting coincided with India’s broader outreach to SCO member states, underscoring the importance of multilateral cooperation.
India’s preparation for the SCO forum includes high‑level meetings on security, trade and connectivity, with the foreign ministry seeking to project a stable regional environment. The presence of the Pakistani envoy reflects ongoing diplomatic channels despite broader geopolitical tensions.
No statements were released by either government following the luncheon, and the agenda remained confidential. The SCO summit is expected to address issues ranging from counter‑terrorism to economic collaboration among its 12 member countries.
The diplomatic gathering underscores Delhi’s effort to keep communication lines open with neighboring nations while steering the upcoming multilateral summit toward constructive outcomes.