The event is being conducted in an online-format this year, under the chairmanship of India.
Source: Ak Orda Press Service
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, addressed the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Sarbaz.kz presents the key points from the President's speech:
Establish a joint Investment Fund. The International Financial Center "Astana" could serve as a platform to stimulate investments in regional SCO projects. Create "SCO Economic Preferences" to enhance the investment attractiveness of the organization. Kazakhstan will present the initiative "On global unity for a fair world and harmony." Adopt the SCO Anti-Narcotics Strategy for 2024-2029. Update Cooperation Programs on combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism for 2025-2027.Source: Ak Orda Press Service
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was founded on June 15, 2001. The main objectives of this international organisation include: strengthening stability and security across a wide region, combating terrorism, separatism, extremism, and drug trafficking, as well as promoting economic cooperation, energy partnerships, and scientific and cultural cooperation.