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told Newsweek that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardaris participation in the gathering reflects our commitment to regional cooperation.including thTT88e core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir.

unfortunately the conditions dont exist for peace and dialogue.INDIAN MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFA/AFP/Getty ImagesThe SCO began as the Shanghai Five in 1996.Pakistan attaches great importance to the SCO.TT88

We believe regional cooperation to promote the SCO vision of peace and cooperation in security and economic connectivity can bring enormous dividends to countries in the region.The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) ministerial summit in the west coast city of Goa marks the latest high-level meeting of a growing group of nations seeking to overcome bilateral disputes to enhance security and economic ties.

The Pakistani top diplomats trip to the west coast Indian city marked the first of its kind in 12 years.

leaving the United States on the sidelines.two officials with knowledge of the negotiations said.

but it was scuttled at 11th hour.As part of the proposal.

for Palestinian prisoners to be released.but made it clear that did not mean the U.