BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, September 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday signed the declaration at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit along with heads of state of other member countries. The heads of state signed the Bishkek Declaration on the 25th Anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the organizing committee said in a statement.
The SCO summit was held from August 31 to September 1, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The summit was chaired by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov under the theme “25 Years of the SCO: Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity.”
In addition to the declaration, SCO leaders also signed 27 other documents, including regulations on the Universal Center for Countering Challenges and Threats to the Security of SCO Member States and an action plan for the development of ports and logistics centers of the organization’s member countries for 2026-2030.
The parties also signed a declaration on strengthening multilateral partnership for nuclear and physical nuclear security, a statement by the Council of Heads of State of SCO Member States on developing cooperation in energy systems, and a cooperation program for establishing the SCO “Green Technology Corridor” for 2026-2030.
The Bishkek Declaration on the 25th Anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation provides India a platform to articulate its positions on regional security, development and connectivity and strengthens India’s engagement with Central Asia and the wider Eurasian region.
The Ministry of External Affairs of India detailed several key outcomes that emerged from discussions at the Bishkek summit.
The approval of the regulations on the Universal Center for Countering Challenges and Threats to the Security of SCO Member States strengthens cooperation with SCO partners on terrorism, extremism, organized crime and other transnational threats. It also enhances coordination and information exchange on transnational security threats.
The Protocol on Amendments and Additions to the Charter of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation of June 7, 2002, enables India to participate in shaping the SCO’s evolving institutional framework. It also ensures India’s interests are appropriately reflected in the organization’s future functioning and supports the inclusion of English within the SCO framework, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.
A memorandum was signed between the authorized agencies of SCO Member States on cooperation in the field of information. This promotes institutional exchanges among SCO Member States and facilitates possible wider dissemination of India’s perspectives and initiatives within the SCO information space.
A memorandum was signed between the governments of SCO Member States on cooperation in combating climate change. This provides an additional platform for cooperation on climate adaptation and mitigation. It supports climate-resilient development and technology cooperation, enables capacity-building and reflects India’s development priorities.
A protocol on amendments and additions to the Agreement on Cooperation between the Governments of SCO Member States in Combating Crime of June 11, 2010, strengthens India’s cooperation with SCO partners against organized and cross-border crime and facilitates closer coordination among law enforcement agencies.
A statement on providing assistance to states affected by emergencies complements India’s capabilities in disaster management and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). It enables the sharing of expertise and capacity-building and promotes cooperation on disaster-resilient infrastructure.
A statement on the Development of Cooperation in the Field of Energy Systems promotes cooperation in the development, modernization and resilience of energy systems among member states and advances India’s energy efficiency and security objectives.
A statement was signed by the leaders on developing cooperation in the field of energy conservation and energy efficiency. It supports India’s energy efficiency and energy security objectives and provides scope for the exchange of technologies, experience and best practices.
A program of SCO Member States on Coordination of Measures to Combat the Proliferation of Synthetic Drugs and Their Precursors for the period through 2030 addresses the growing challenge of synthetic drugs and precursor diversion and improves information-sharing and operational coordination among enforcement agencies.
The leaders signed a program of cooperation among SCO Member States in combating drug addiction through 2030. According to the MEA, this complements India’s drug-demand reduction efforts. It enables the exchange of good practices in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation and promotes cooperation on drug awareness and addiction prevention.
Earlier Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi, in his address at the SCO Summit, reiterated India’s position that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward to resolve conflicts. He stressed the need for zero tolerance toward terrorism and also emphasized that there should be no double standards in the fight against terrorism.
The prime minister highlighted the importance of connectivity, technology, innovation, startups and youth engagement. He also announced India’s readiness to host the first SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum. (ANI)
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