SCO summit concludes in Bishkek: 28 documents and the “Bishkek Declaration” adopted
Following the summit in Kyrgyzstan, a package of 28 documents was signed, including initiatives on nuclear safety and the development of cultural ties.
Tunzale Melikova1 min read
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit has concluded in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, resulting in the adoption of the "Bishkek Declaration." The document reflects the consolidated position of the member states on key political and economic issues, including a firm rejection of unilateral interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states.
In total, the leaders signed 28 documents as a result of the meeting. These include statutory acts concerning the activities of the SCO Anti-Drug Center's executive committee, as well as a declaration on the development of multilateral partnership in the field of nuclear safety. Furthermore, summit participants approved the decision to designate Lahore as the organization's tourism and cultural capital for the 2026–2027 period.
Parallel to the main agenda, events were held in the "SCO+" format, bringing together representatives from 17 states and six international organizations. Discussions were attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During his remarks, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that security architecture should be built on trust rather than confrontation. He also criticized U.S. foreign policy, accusing Washington of failing to comply with international agreements, and presented three proposals to deepen cooperation within the organization.
Source: arabic.rt.com
