Leaders from Eurasia gather for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit focused on security, economic ties and future cooperation. The event brings together leaders and high-level representatives from 17 countries, alongside chiefs of various international organisations including the UN.
The World Nomad Games officially begin on Monday, with several SCO summit leaders expected to attend the opening ceremony.
About 3,000 athletes from more than 110 countries are due to compete.
Authorities have deployed more than 15,000 police officers and introduced traffic restrictions in Bishkek as the city prepares for large crowds and visiting delegations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he is currently holding an extended meeting with President Sadyr Japarov.
Xi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday to attend the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, with Egypt also included in his regional tour.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation begins a two-day major summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday, bringing together leaders and high-level representatives from across Eurasia including from Russia, Iran and China.
The meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State is scheduled for 1 September and comes as the organisation marks 25 years since its establishment. Over the past quarter-century, the SCO has expanded cooperation in politics, security, trade and regional development.
This year’s summit is expected to focus heavily on security challenges, including terrorism, transnational crime, cyber threats and information security.
Leaders are also set to discuss economic cooperation, transport corridors and stronger connectivity across Eurasia. Digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), energy, climate adaptation and the green transition are also expected to feature on the agenda.
The summit will also provide an opportunity to assess the early implementation of the SCO Development Strategy for 2026–2035.
With geopolitical competition intensifying, the Bishkek meeting will test how effectively the organisation can turn political consensus into practical cooperation.
The summit programme also includes participation in the World Nomad Games (WNG), a major cultural and sporting event showcasing traditional nomadic heritage. Leaders and delegations attending the SCO gathering are expected to take part in related events during their visit to Bishkek.
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