“While a meeting between the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan could occur on the summit's sidelines, it hasn't been confirmed,” Dr Verma stated. “It's crucial to distinguish the multilateral SCO summit from bilateral discussions; the focus remains on broader regional issues. When India hosted the SCO summit in 2023, Pakistan's foreign minister also participated.”
“Jaishankar's visit to Pakistan is a positive gesture that could enhance relations between the two countries, though it's too early to expect a breakthrough. Similarly, the recent changes in the Bangladeshi government signal a shift towards closer ties with Pakistan since the 1971 conflict,” Khalid Mahmood, CEO of Pak-China Huazi Green Energy company, told Sputnik India.
“Regarding the SCO conference, it is considered safe. Neither Baloch militant groups thinks to target the summit, nor TTP has any interest in attacking, and IS-KP would find it challenging to carry out an attack,” Dr Verma concluded.