Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have signed the Bishkek Declaration and 27 additional agreements at a summit marking the regional bloc’s 25th anniversary.
The summit in Kyrgyzstan’s capital brought together leaders from across Eurasia, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and the leaders of India, Pakistan and other member and partner states.
The Bishkek Declaration calls for reforms to the international financial system and greater economic cooperation among SCO members. The countries also condemned unilateral economic sanctions and supported the development of a more balanced and multipolar global financial system.
On security, the declaration stressed that countries should not use terrorist or extremist groups for geopolitical purposes and called for greater consistency in international counterterrorism efforts.
The SCO also reaffirmed that it is neither a military nor a political alliance and is not directed against any third country or international organization.
The leaders further called for outer space to remain free of weapons and urged the international community to negotiate a legally binding agreement preventing an arms race in space.
They also pledged to preserve historical records of World War II and oppose attempts to distort or falsify its outcome.
According to the summit organizers, 27 additional strategic documents were signed alongside the Bishkek Declaration. Among them were regulations establishing a Universal Center for Countering Challenges and Threats to the Security of SCO Member States, as well as a 2026–2030 action plan for developing ports and logistics centers across the organization.
Putin Highlights SCO’s Global Influence
Addressing the summit, President Vladimir Putin highlighted the growing economic and strategic importance of the SCO, describing it as the world’s largest regional organization.
Putin said SCO member states represent nearly half of the global population and account for about one-third of the world’s gross domestic product. He also pointed to the bloc’s technological capabilities, natural resources and strategic transportation routes.
The Russian president noted that SCO countries are increasingly conducting trade using their national currencies, a development he said could reduce dependence on the US dollar and help members withstand the impact of Western sanctions.
Putin also urged SCO members to work together to prevent conflicts and maintain peace and stability across Eurasia.
On the sidelines of the summit, Putin held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with both leaders reaffirming the strength and continued development of Russia-China relations.
The SCO has expanded considerably since its creation and now has 10 full members, while a wider network of dialogue partners and observer states has increased its influence across Eurasia and beyond.
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