BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 17
By Fakhri Vakilov – Trend:
Uzbekistan will take on the role of a chairman of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2021-2022, as was decided at the summit of the SCO in the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, Trend reports referring to the Uzbek media.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined the priorities of Uzbekistan's chairmanship in the SCO:
- Further enhancement of the authority and potential of the SCO;
- Development of the Program for the Development of Intraregional Trade;
- Adoption of the Industrial Cooperation Program and the creation of cooperation centers in this area;
- Adoption of the SCO Strategy in the field of transport connectivity;
- Development of the Program for Infrastructure Development of Infrastructure in the SCO Area;
- Strengthening cooperation in the field of poverty reduction and food security;
- Establishment of the SCO expert Forum in the field of information security;
- Introduction of the institution of the SCO Goodwill Ambassador;
- Development of an intergovernmental agreement in the field of tourism;
- Adoption of the "Roadmap" for combating infectious diseases.
In order to implement the priority tasks outlined by the head of state for the period of Uzbekistan's chairmanship, it is planned to hold more than 80 events together with partners.
In conclusion, the president invited the participants of the meeting to the next SCO summit to be held in September 2022 in Uzbekistan.
As a result of the meeting, the Dushanbe Declaration on the Twentieth Anniversary of the SCO was adopted, 30 documents were signed aimed at further expanding multifaceted cooperation within the organization.
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