25 Years of Shanghai Cooperation Organization | Expanding Beyond security into sustainable development

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026. The organization has expanded beyond security to promote sustainable development, with tangible results in poverty reduction, vocational education, and regional connectivity. SCO Secretary-General Vladimir Norov praised China's poverty reduction progress as a model for other member states. Agricultural cooperation, especially water-saving irrigation, has become a key area shared with countries like Uzbekistan.