SCO Summit to Convene in Bishkek with Member States and SCO Plus Format

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan will be the center of regional diplomacy on September 1 as it hosts a significant summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The meeting, chaired by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, will bring together leaders from the SCO's member states.

Beyond the regular gathering of the Council of Heads of State, the summit will also feature a high-level meeting in an expanded "SCO Plus" format. This suggests an agenda that extends beyond the core membership, potentially involving dialogue with other nations or international organizations.

The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. Its current member states include China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The "Plus" format typically indicates engagement with observer states or dialogue partners, broadening the scope of discussions and cooperation.

Details regarding the specific agenda and the full list of attendees for the SCO Plus format meeting have not yet been fully disclosed. However, the summit is expected to address key regional issues, including security, economic cooperation, and political stability within the SCO's sphere of influence.