Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

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• Contacts with the University for Peace 2026-11-07 · event: SCO contacts with the University for Peace, Nov 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports a meeting between its Deputy Secretary General and the Permanent Observer of the University for Peace, discussing prospects for cooperation and a past Geneva forum session.

• SCO Secretary General Takes Part in First "SCO Plus" Expert Security Dialogue in Samarkand 2026-11-06 · event: First SCO Plus expert security dialogue, Samarkand, 6 Nov 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports on the first expert 'SCO Plus' security dialogue in Samarkand, focused on digital transformation, AI and countering terrorism and extremism, where the Secretary General stressed dialogue, trust and the link between security and development.

• SCO Secretariat Attends Hongting Forum in Beijing 2026-11-06

  The SCO Secretariat reports that its delegation, led by Deputy Secretary-General Ahmad Saidmurodzoda, attended the Hongting Forum in Beijing on 6 November 2026, which discussed the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.

• Meeting on Preparations for the SCO Kunming Marathon 2026 Held in Kunming 2026-11-06

  The SCO Secretariat reports a coordination meeting in Kunming on 5 November 2026 preparing the 11th International Kunming Marathon, scheduled for 6 December 2026.

• SCO Secretariat Participates in the UN Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development Held in Xi’an 2026-11-05 · event: UN Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development, Xi'an, 3-4 Nov 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports that its Deputy Secretary-General took part in a UN energy forum in Xi'an, presenting SCO energy cooperation documents and holding meetings with UNDP.

• SCO Secretary General met with the Minister of Sport of the Republic of Belarus 2026-11-05 · event: SCO Secretary General meeting with Belarus Minister of Sport, 4 Nov 2026

  The SCO Secretary General met Belarus's Minister of Sport during a visit to Belarus and discussed sports cooperation within the SCO, including an SCO Open Cup and a 2027 ministerial meeting.

• SCO Secretariat Participates in the Belt and Road Media Cooperation Forum in Fuzhou 2026-11-04 · event: Belt and Road Media Cooperation Forum in Fuzhou, 3-4 Nov 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports on its participation in the Belt and Road Media Cooperation Forum held in Fuzhou, China, on 3–4 November 2026, where its Deputy Secretary-General spoke and described the SCO's support for the Belt and Road Initiative.

• SCO Secretary General took part in the IV Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security 2026-11-03 · event: IV Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, 3 Nov 2026

  The SCO Secretary General spoke at the IV Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security on 3 November 2026 about dialogue, security principles and SCO cooperation, and held bilateral meetings with Myanmar's foreign minister and a Russian Security Council deputy.

• Tianshan Economic Forum Held in Almaty 2026-11-03 · event: 2026 Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation, Nov 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports on the 2nd Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation held in Almaty on 2–3 November 2026, focused on connectivity and investment in Central Asia.

• SCO Secretary General Takes Part in the SCO International Forum on Sustainable Development 2026-11-02 · event: SCO International Forum on Sustainable Development, Minsk, 2 Nov 2026

  The SCO Secretary General spoke at the SCO International Forum on Sustainable Development in Minsk, describing the SCO's sustainable development work and a proposed SCO Council on Sustainable Development.

• Anti-drug operation "Channel-Caspian Lighthouse" Held in the CSTO States 2026-10-31 · event: Anti-drug operation 'Channel-Caspian Lighthouse' in CSTO states, 26-30 Oct 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports on a sub-regional anti-drug operation, 'Channel-Caspian Lighthouse', conducted 26-30 October 2026 across CSTO member states, with figures on crimes, detentions and seizures.

• SCO Secretariat Participates in the Presentation of the Book by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "Uzbekistan: On the Path to Sustainable Development and Prosperity" 2026-10-31 · event: Presentation of Mirziyoyev book in Beijing, 30 Oct 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports on a Beijing presentation of a book by Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the country's development, with speakers praising reforms and bilateral cooperation.

• Youth Conference "Model SCO" Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the Organization Held at the SCO Secretariat 2026-10-30

  The SCO Secretariat reported on a youth conference ('Model SCO') held at its Beijing headquarters to mark the organisation's 25th anniversary, including opening remarks by the Deputy Secretary-General and a certificate ceremony.

• A Delegation of Kunming University Visits SCO Secretariat 2026-10-29

  The SCO Secretariat reports a meeting between its Deputy Secretary-General and the Party Secretary of Kunming University on university cooperation and youth exchange activities.

• SCO Secretariat Participates in Global Strategic Dialogue 2026 in Beijing 2026-10-28 · event: SCO participation in Global Strategic Dialogue 2026, Beijing, 28 Oct 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports that its Deputy Secretary-General spoke at the Global Strategic Dialogue 2026 in Beijing on the role of the Global South and reform of global governance, and briefed on the Bishkek SCO Summit and Pakistan's 2026-2027 chairmanship.

• Agricultural Hi-tech Fair Opens in Yangling, China 2026-10-26 · event: 33rd China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair, 25 Oct 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports on the opening of the 33rd China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair and an associated SCO agricultural roundtable, with remarks by SCO Deputy Secretary-General T.R. Midhun on agricultural cooperation.

• SCO Secretariat Participates in Conference of the Oriental Institute, Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok 2026-10-26

  The SCO Secretariat reports on its participation in a scientific conference on Oriental studies held at Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok on 22 October 2026, including a round table where a Secretariat counselor summarised recent SCO summit outcomes.

• SCO Secretariat Participates in the events of International Sports Forum "Russia: Сountry of Sports" 2026-10-24 · event: SCO Secretariat at Russia sports forum session, Krasnoyarsk, 23 Oct 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports on its participation in a session on sport in international associations at a Russian international sports forum in Krasnoyarsk, where its counselor described SCO sports mechanisms and the organisation's 25th anniversary events.

• First Roundtable 'Transport and Logistics of the SCO' Held in Dushanbe 2026-10-23 · event: SCO transport and logistics roundtable, Dushanbe, 21 Oct 2026

  The SCO Secretariat reports on the first roundtable 'SCO Transport and Logistics' held in Dushanbe on 21 October 2026 on the sidelines of the SCO heads of government meeting, with discussion of transport corridors, road transport, and agrologistics.

• Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO Member States Held in Dushanbe 2026-10-20 · event: SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting, Dushanbe, 20 Oct 2026

  The SCO Council of Heads of Government met in Dushanbe on 20 October 2026 and discussed the global economic architecture and the organisation's economic dimension. Members adopted a Joint Communiqué, signed decisions, approved the 2027 budget, and passed the chairmanship to Uzbekistan.