BISHKEK, August 27. /Dunyo IA/. Kyrgyzstan’s “Alliance-Press” information and analytical portal has published an article highlighting Uzbekistan’s key role in the activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the context of its 25^th Anniversary, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Publication notes that over the past quarter-century, the SCO has undergone profound institutional transformation, evolving from a mechanism for building confidence along borders into one of the most authoritative platforms for multilateral cooperation across the Eurasian space. It also highlights the steadily growing interest in the Organization from the international community.

Publication highlights that Uzbekistan, which stood at the origins of the SCO’s establishment, actively participates in shaping its current agenda. The country has chaired the Organization four times, successfully hosting historic summits in Tashkent and Samarkand, and at the present stage focuses its efforts on security, trade and economic cooperation, industrial and technological cooperation, as well as regional connectivity.

Article also highlights Tashkent’s economic initiatives. It notes that in 2025, Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover with the SCO member states reached impressive levels, while, to further unlock this potential, the country advocates eliminating trade barriers, harmonizing customs regulations, expanding settlements in national currencies, and moving towards deep industrial cooperation. Particular attention is paid to strategic transport projects, including the construction of the “China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan” railway and its integration with the Trans-Afghan Corridor.

Publication notes Uzbekistan’s comprehensive approach to countering both traditional and emerging challenges, including cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure. Supporting the modernization of the SCO mechanisms, Tashkent consistently advances initiatives aimed at strengthening strategic dialogue, developing the digital space, and promoting stability in Afghanistan.

In conclusion, “Alliance-press.kg” emphasizes that the climate and food security agenda, as well as the development of humanitarian and tourism dialogue, occupy a priority place among Uzbekistan’s initiatives. The publication concludes that Tashkent’s firm commitment to the “Shanghai Spirit” contributes to transforming the Eurasian space into a zone of long-term stability, trust and sustainable development.