Prime Minister participates in the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Key Highlights:

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
• The summit marked SCO’s 25th anniversary, focusing on its future role in regional peace, security, and prosperity.
• India reiterated its vision of Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity for the region.
• PM Modi emphasized dialogue and diplomacy for conflict resolution and called for dismantling the terror ecosystem without double standards.
• India will host the first edition of the SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum.
• The summit adopted the Bishkek Declaration, along with four MoUs and over twenty decisions on various fields.

Detailed Insights:

• The summit aimed to lay a roadmap for the next 25 years of SCO's cooperation, building on its tradition of dialogue.
• India stressed that connectivity initiatives must respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• PM Modi highlighted the importance of technology, entrepreneurship, innovation, and start-ups for SCO member states.
• India's development and humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan were noted as crucial for regional peace and stability.
• India supported initiatives such as English as an official language in the SCO Charter, Young Scientist Forum, and Young Author’s Conclave.
• Decisions were adopted on climate, nuclear safety, energy conservation, and combating drug addiction.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): A Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance.
• Bishkek Declaration: A joint statement issued by the heads of state at the SCO Summit in Bishkek.
• Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity: Fundamental principles of international law asserting a state's exclusive authority over its territory and non-interference in internal affairs.