SCO Summit 2026 in Bishkek: Dates, Venue, Agenda and Member States

The SCO Summit 2026 is scheduled to feature leaders and representatives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, during the period of August 31 – September 1, 2026. The importance of this particular summit lies in the fact that the organisation celebrates its 25 years since its creation. It shows that SCO has become an important actor in ensuring regional security, cooperation and connectivity in the region of Eurasia.

The SCO Summit 2026 will be held under the theme of “25 years of the SCO: Together Towards Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity.” As follows from the name of the summit, the issues of security, counterterrorism, transport connectivity, trade and energy cooperation are expected to be discussed at the summit.

SCO Summit 2026: Dates and Venue

The SCO Summit 2026 is planned to be held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, during the period of August 31 – September 1, 2026.

It is worth mentioning that Kyrgyzstan hosts the summit as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation celebrates its 25 years since the time of its foundation. It means that the representatives of the SCO member states are expected to participate in this summit.

Why is the SCO Summit 2026 Significant?

This particular summit is taking place during a period of rapid geopolitical and economic changes in Eurasia. The SCO has become a forum through which the member countries could come together to discuss security issues while also engaging in economic and connectivity projects.

The fact that it will be the 25th anniversary of the organisation has made the Bishkek summit even more significant. In terms of membership, the organisation has expanded greatly since its early days and now includes major powers from both Asia and Europe.

Discussions at the summit are expected to emphasise the SCO’s emphasis on stability, development, connectivity and economic cooperation.

Key Agenda of SCO Summit 2026

Regional Security and Counter-Terrorism

• Security continues to be one of the most critical issues on the SCO agenda. It is assumed that security measures against terrorism, separatism and extremism will receive the priority focus.
• In addition, new challenges, like cybercrime and cyber attacks, are becoming one of the issues of discussion, making digital security one of the most relevant aspects of SCO security cooperation.

International Centre for Combating Organised Crime

• Another proposal involves the establishment of the International Centre for Combating Organised Crime.
• This proposal implies that the mechanism should help member countries cooperate in order to combat organised crime and deal with other trans-border security concerns.

Transport and Regional Connectivity

• Connectivity is another area of discussion on the Bishkek summit agenda. One of the topics is the implementation of various transport projects aimed at increasing the efficiency of trade routes and connecting countries.
• One of such projects that can become a subject to discussion is the railway line that will connect China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan and will become one of the most important connectivity projects in Central Asia.
• Development of cargo corridors (including those that will be associated with the Caspian Sea) is expected to be discussed as well.

Trade and Energy Cooperation

• Economic cooperation is also a very important SCO priority. Discussion of the ways to integrate economically and make better use of their transit potential is expected to take place on the upcoming summit.
• Energy cooperation is also one of the priorities for the member states because they need sustainable energy systems.

Members of the SCO in 2026

There are 10 members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. These are:

India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus.

The organization has come a long way since its establishment and today represents a considerable share of the planet’s total population and territorial mass. The members of the organisation include some of the world’s biggest economies and important countries of Central and South Asia.

For India, the SCO provides a great forum to deal with countries like China, Russia and Central Asia.

What is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is an organisation in Asia that encompasses politics, economics and security affairs. The SCO has developed to become an important forum for cooperation between countries in Central, Southern and Eastern Asia.

The SCO focuses on such fields as security cooperation, counterterrorism, economic cooperation, transportation connectivity, energy and culture.

With its growing membership, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has become increasingly significant in debates about a multipolar world.