The leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) wrapped up their annual summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 4th, 2024. The summit, hosted by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, brought together heads of state and government officials from the member countries:
- China (President Xi Jinping)
- India (Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif)
- Iran (Acting President Mohammad Mokhber)
- Kazakhstan (President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev)
- Kyrgyzstan (President Sadyr Japarov)
- Pakistan (Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif)
- Russia (President Vladimir Putin)
- Tajikistan (President Emomali Rahmon)
- Uzbekistan (President Shavkat Mirziyoyev)
Belarus also attended the summit for the first time as a full member.
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The summit focused on strengthening regional security cooperation and boosting economic ties between member states. Here are some key takeaways:
- Security: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized theSCO’s role in maintaining regional security in a time of global uncertainty. Leaders discussed counter-terrorism efforts, border security, and regional stability.
- Economy: Discussions focused on expanding economic cooperation, particularly in areas like trade, infrastructure development, and energy. Leaders also explored ways to enhance connectivity between member states.
- Expansion: The SCO’s recent expansion with Iran and Belarus as new members was a key theme. Leaders discussed how to integrate these new members and leverage their contributions.
Additional attendees: UN Secretary-General António Guterres and leaders from observer states like Azerbaijan and Turkey also participated in the summit.
The SCO summit is a significant event for regional cooperation in Eurasia. The discussions on security and economic ties will likely shape the organization’s future direction and its role in the global landscape.
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