SCO Meeting in Islamabad & CPEC | South Asia Diplomatic Freeze | S. Jaishankar in Pakistan

In this episode of Unraveled with Marvi Sirmed, we delve into the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Islamabad, Pakistan. This significant diplomatic gathering brings together leaders from across Eurasia to discuss crucial issues such as regional security, economic cooperation, and connectivity amidst Pakistan’s internal political instability and growing regional tensions. Our guest, Mariana Babar, a senior correspondent on foreign policy, joins us to explore how recent security threats in Pakistan, such as the attack on Chinese officials in Karachi, might affect the confidence of international delegates. We also analyze the much-anticipated visit of India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, marking his first trip to Pakistan in eight years, despite his firm dismissal of any potential bilateral discussions with Pakistan.