Bishkek, September 1: At the 26th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Tuesday, leaders from member countries signed the ‘Bishkek Declaration’ in the Kyrgyz capital. The summit, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and heads of state from all member nations, marked the 25th anniversary of the SCO with the approval of several significant documents.
During the conference, leaders also signed a protocol to amend the SCO Charter established on June 7, 2002, introducing new provisions. They approved rules for the Universal Center for Countering Security Challenges and Threats to address the security challenges and threats faced by member countries. Additionally, documents related to the formation and operation of the SCO Anti-Narcotics Center were also signed.
Member nations agreed on a cooperation program to combat addiction and drug trafficking by the year 2030. They decided to adopt a joint strategy to prevent the spread of synthetic drugs and their precursors by 2030.
The leaders also approved a cooperation plan to ensure international information security for the years 2026-2028. Furthermore, they reached consensus on shared initiatives for biodiversity conservation and sustainable management for the period of 2026-2031.
The SCO member states signed a program to establish a Green Technology Corridor (scientific and technical cooperation) for 2026-2030, along with a roadmap for the development of ports and logistics centers among member countries.
Earlier in the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message against terrorism. He stated that terrorism remains a serious challenge for humanity and that the fight against it cannot be limited to mere responses.
He emphasized, “We must dismantle the entire apparatus of financing, recruitment, radicalization, and safe havens for terrorism. There should be no room for double standards on such a grave issue.”
Modi asserted that countries using terrorism as a tool of policy and providing shelter and support to terrorists must receive a clear message that terrorism cannot be a strategic asset for anyone.
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