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SCO Leaders Adopt Bishkek Declaration at Regional Summit
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization have endorsed a joint declaration at their 26th summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. The agreement reflects member states' commitment to strengthening regional cooperation on security and development.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization concluded its 26th summit in Bishkek with the adoption of the Bishkek Declaration, a key policy document setting the organization's direction on regional matters. The declaration was signed by leaders representing the eight-member bloc, which includes China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
The summit addressed pressing regional security challenges and opportunities for economic cooperation among member nations. The declaration emphasized the organization's commitment to combating terrorism, extremism, and drug trafficking while promoting sustainable development across South and Southeast Asia and Central Asia.
The Bishkek Declaration underscores the SCO's role as a significant multilateral platform for addressing shared challenges faced by member states. The agreement signals unified positions on regional stability and collaborative approaches to transnational issues affecting the bloc's security and prosperity.
The organization, established in 2001, continues to serve as a crucial forum for dialogue and coordination among its diverse membership. The summit reaffirmed member states' dedication to furthering regional integration and strengthening institutional mechanisms within the SCO framework.