- Leaders of China, Russia, and India gathered with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a group billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence.
- A meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization began Tuesday in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek.
- Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov welcomed the heads of state and government at the Yntymak Ordo complex, where the meeting is being held.
- In his opening remarks, Japarov noted that the meeting coincides with the bloc's 25th anniversary, adding that this year's theme is "Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity."
- The meeting continued behind closed doors, with leaders expected to sign the 'Bishkek Declaration', marking the organization's silver jubilee.
- Following the Council of Heads of State meeting, the SCO Plus meeting, which Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due to attend, will begin.
Leaders from China, Russia, India, and other nations gathered in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, celebrating its 25th anniversary.14
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov welcomed attendees at the Yntymak Ordo complex, emphasizing the theme: "Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity."3
Japarov highlighted the bloc's evolution from a border security mechanism to a significant global actor, stating that member states represent over 40% of the world's population and about 25% of global GDP.
He expressed confidence in launching a new stage of development through coordinated solutions, formally opening the meeting.
The leaders are expected to sign the Bishkek Declaration, marking the organization's silver jubilee.2
Notable attendees include Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and others.
Following the SCO meeting, the SCO Plus meeting will commence, featuring Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a dialogue partner since 2012.6
“Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov opened the meeting at the Yntymak Ordo complex, noting the bloc's 25th anniversary and theme 'Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity.' He said member states represent over 40% of the world's population and about a quarter of global GDP, with Türkiye attending as a dialogue partner.”
