PM Imran Khan stresses need for concerted efforts to combat COVID-19

Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) through video link on Tuesday, he said Pakistan in coordination with China is working to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19. "Lockdown is harmful for the developing and developed countries," he added.

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that G-20 and other financial institutions should help the developing countries to control the pandemic. "Pakistan supports Chinese efforts to contain the pandemic in providing protection equipment to the deserving nations."

He stressed the need for implementation of the United Nations resolutions in maintaining peace around the world. "In this regard, the world nations should condemn the Indian unilateral actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir that can disrupt the regional as well as global peace."

PM Imran Khan said there is no military solution to the Afghan problem. "We have positively contributed in Afghan peace deal. Reduction in violence is essential in maintaining peace in Afghanistan. Return of Afghan refugees with dignity should be an essential part of Afghanistan peace negotiations," he added.