SCO Summit and the Bishkek Declaration

On 1st September 2026, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members adopted the Bishkek Declaration during the SCO Summit, calling for stronger cooperation against terrorism and regional conflicts.

Key Points

Terrorism: SCO members condemned terrorism in all forms and rejected double standards in counter-terrorism efforts.
Cross-Border Terrorism: Members called for coordinated action against the cross-border movement of terrorists.
UN Role: The United Nations was emphasised as central to implementing counter-terrorism resolutions and strategies.
Online Radicalisation: Members highlighted the need to prevent terrorist, separatist and extremist use of the internet.
Terrorist Groups: The declaration rejected exploiting terrorist, separatist or extremist groups for political purposes.
West Asia: SCO members expressed concern over developments in West Asia and supported diplomatic de-escalation.