Kyrgyzstan proposes hosting SCO youth environmental forums

Kyrgyzstan has proposed hosting youth environmental forums for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), highlighting the crucial role of young people in achieving sustainable development and driving innovation. The proposal was made during a meeting of the SCO Youth Council, where Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ulan Mamatkanov, stressed the importance of developing digital skills, innovative thinking, and entrepreneurial abilities among youth. The council's discussions centered on enhancing collaboration among SCO member states in education, science, and innovation. Particular attention was given to joint youth projects and research in fields such as artificial intelligence, digital technologies, robotics, medicine, and environmental protection. The proposed forums would focus on the sustainable development of mountainous regions and climate change adaptation, aligning with Kyrgyzstan's commitment to environmental stewardship and regional cooperation.

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He emphasized the need to develop digital skills, innovative thinking, and entrepreneurial skills in young people as key factors for the successful development of states.