26th SCO Summit in Bishkek adopts 28 documents; Pakistan takes over the 2026-27 chair
Key facts
- The 26th SCO Heads of State Council met in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on 1 September 2026.
- It approved 28 documents, including the Bishkek Declaration and a protocol amending the SCO Charter.
- It also approved an MoU with the African Union Commission.
- Pakistan took over the SCO chair for 2026-27.
- PM Modi said there can be no double standards on terrorism. India will host the first SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum.
Why it matters
[International Relations] The SCO was founded in 2001 and now has 10 full members. India became a full member in 2017.
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