# SCO 25th anniversary summit in Kyrgyzstan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-regional-development > Updated: 2026-08-28T14:26:08.000Z. Sources: 123. Developments: 3. The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit concluded in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking the organization’s 25th anniversary. Chaired by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, the gathering resulted in the adoption of the Bishkek Declaration and the signing of 28 documents covering security, economic cooperation, and sustainable development. During the summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping advocated for a multipolar world and called for the SCO to take a more proactive global role in security and technology, emphasizing coexistence without military alliances or the targeting of third parties. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for strengthening cooperation through multilateral mechanisms such as the UN and BRICS, while also emphasizing the organization's growth as an independent influence in a multipolar global order. Xi Jinping and Putin also held bilateral talks to reaffirm their partnership. The Bishkek Declaration includes commitments to regional security and economic development, expresses support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran, and contains language opposing the alteration of historical records regarding World War II. It also condemns unilateral actions and sanctions against member states. Institutional advancements include the signing of a protocol for amendments to the SCO Charter and the announcement of a new center in Bishkek dedicated to combating transnational organized crime. The organization aims to deepen cooperation in areas such as energy, artificial intelligence, and climate change. The SCO has expanded from its 1996 origins as the Shanghai Five to include ten member states, including China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Belarus. This growth has transformed the group from a regional security mechanism into a diverse forum for trade, energy, and diplomacy, serving as a platform for Eurasian powers to build influence outside of traditional Western institutional models. The next SCO summit is scheduled to be held in Pakistan. ## Claims - SCO members intend to sign approximately twenty agreements during the summit. (disputed) - The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is being held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. (corroborated by 27 sources) - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. (corroborated by 17 sources) - President Xi Jinping will attend the 2026 SCO Summit in Bishkek and conduct state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt between August 30 and September 3, 2026. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The SCO consists of ten member states: Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted that Putin and Xi briefly discussed the war in Ukraine. (corroborated by 7 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: SCO Summit opens in Bishkek to discuss security and financial autonomy The 26th SCO summit opened in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31, 2026. Leaders from 20+ nations are discussing regional security, independent financial systems, and counter-terrorism efforts. 113 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xi-jinping-arrives-in-kyrgyzstan-for-sco-summit-and-bilateral-meetings ### 2026-08-24: Xi Jinping to visit Kyrgyzstan and Egypt for SCO Summit and state visits President Xi Jinping will visit Kyrgyzstan for the 2026 SCO Summit and Egypt for a state visit from August 30 to September 3, 2026, marking his first trip to Egypt in a decade. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shanghai-cooperation-organization-expands-eurasian-trade-routes ### 2026-08-11: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation faces influence challenges Despite representing a massive portion of the global population and GDP, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation faces challenges in global influence due to internal geopolitical tensions and membership disputes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-faces-influence-challenges --- Cite as: SCO 25th anniversary summit in Kyrgyzstan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-regional-development