Beijing summit approves a counterterrorism programme for 2013–2015

The Council of Heads of Government issued a joint statement about the world economy and the SCO region. The statement reflected concern about economic uncertainty and the need for coordination, but it...

The six heads of state adopted a declaration describing a regional vision of peace, development and international cooperation. Its language of common prosperity raised a political aspiration;...

The Beijing summit granted Afghanistan observer status, widening its institutional relationship with the organization without making it a member. The decision recognized Afghanistan’s central place in...

The summit granted Turkey dialogue-partner status, creating a structured channel for cooperation. The decision demonstrated that participation in SCO dialogue did not require abandoning other...

The Beijing summit adopted strategic directions for medium-term development. The strategy set shared priorities while leaving implementation to member governments and the organization’s...

The Beijing summit revised mechanisms for political and diplomatic response to situations threatening regional peace, security and stability. The measure offered an alternative to unilateral action...

Prime ministers agreed to work on implementing the Beijing summit’s decisions and existing trade-cooperation plans. The communiqué highlights the recurring gap between high-level declarations and...

The six heads of state adopted the Bishkek Declaration, emphasizing security, development, transport connectivity and cooperation. Its broad agenda shows the SCO’s attempt to connect regional...

The declaration urged expanded transport and communications capacity, logistics centers, trade, tourism and energy-saving technologies. The agenda promoted regional connectivity, while its impact...

The governments signed an agreement to support cooperation in science and technology. It extended the SCO’s agenda beyond security and trade and created a legal framework for exchanges, although the...