BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 14. Tajikistan and
China discussed preparations for upcoming Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) meetings and reaffirmed their commitment to
strengthening cooperation within the organization.
This was reflected in the statement by the Tajik MFA, following
a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Idibek Kalandar and
China’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Guo Zhijun on August 13.
According to the ministry, the sides exchanged views on key
issues on the SCO agenda, with particular attention given to
preparations for several upcoming high-level meetings.
''Furthermore, the sides reviewed preparations for the SCO
Summit of Heads of State, scheduled to take place in Bishkek from
August 31 through September 1, 2026,'' the statement says.
They also discussed preparations for the SCO Council of Heads of
Government, which will be held in Dushanbe on October 19-20,
2026.
The upcoming meetings are expected to bring together senior
officials from SCO member states to address regional cooperation
and priorities within the organization.
''During the meeting, the sides held a detailed exchange of
views on current issues on the SCO agenda, including preparations
for the upcoming meetings of the organization,'' Tajikistan’s
Foreign Ministry said.
The discussions highlight the importance Tajikistan and China
attach to coordination within the SCO as the organization prepares
for a series of high-level meetings in the coming months.
The sides expressed readiness to maintain constructive dialogue
and further strengthen cooperation within the framework of the
SCO.
The meeting also reflects ongoing diplomatic consultations
between Dushanbe and Beijing ahead of key regional events, with
both sides seeking to coordinate positions and support continued
cooperation through the multilateral organization.
