Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have unanimously approved a landmark development strategy charting the bloc’s priorities from 2026 to 2035 during the ongoing SCO Summit in Tianjin. The plan emphasizes enhanced economic collaboration, regional security coordination, and cultural connectivity across Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
The strategy positions the SCO as a key driver of multilateral cooperation, with a focus on infrastructure development, digital innovation, and sustainable energy solutions. Analysts suggest the roadmap could accelerate trade integration among member states, which represent over 40% of the global population.
While specific policy details remain under discussion, the Tianjin Declaration highlights commitments to counter-terrorism cooperation and cross-border cybersecurity initiatives. The summit also saw preliminary talks on expanding transportation corridors linking Central Asian markets to Southeast Asian ports.
For business leaders, the strategy signals new opportunities in green technology and smart city development projects. Academic observers note the plan’s potential to reshape Eurasia’s geopolitical landscape through strengthened institutional partnerships.
