SCO regional project support center opens in Bishkek

Bishkek has become the host city for a new Regional Center for Project Support, established to bolster cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The opening of this center aligns with Kyrgyzstan's priorities during its chairmanship of the SCO for the 2025-2026 period. The initiative aims to create a dedicated platform for advancing key projects and strengthening economic relationships within the bloc. According to Temir Sariev, head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, the center's primary functions will include supporting promising investment and infrastructure initiatives. It will also focus on fostering trade and economic connections between SCO nations, identifying potential partners for joint ventures, and providing expert and organizational assistance to businesses operating within the SCO framework. The leadership of this new center has been entrusted to Meerim Kozhokmatova, who also serves as the vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan. Her appointment signifies the importance placed on this new body's role in facilitating tangible outcomes for SCO member states.

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The main tasks of the center will be to support promising investment and infrastructure projects, promote the development of trade and economic ties between the SCO countries, search for partners for the implementation of joint initiatives, as well as provide expert and organizational support to businesses.