SCO Foreign Ministers to meet in Kyrgyzstan for 25th anniversary

Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, will host the upcoming meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on July 24. This gathering is particularly significant as it occurs during the organization's 25th anniversary year.

The meeting is a central event within the framework of the Kyrgyz Republic's current chairmanship of the SCO. Foreign ministers from member states, along with representatives from the organization's permanent bodies, are expected to attend. They will engage in discussions covering a broad spectrum of international and regional agenda items.

Key topics will include the current state and future prospects for multifaceted cooperation within the SCO. Special emphasis will be placed on enhancing peace, security, and stability across the SCO region. The ministers will also explore avenues for expanding trade and economic interaction, deepening cultural and humanitarian ties, and improving the organization's overall efficiency.

Furthermore, the foreign ministers are anticipated to approve draft documents and finalize preparations for the forthcoming SCO Summit scheduled to take place in Bishkek. Cholpon-Ata, designated as the SCO's tourist and cultural capital for 2025-2026, will host this meeting to underscore the importance of the anniversary year in strengthening unity, mutual trust, and cooperation among member nations.