Tajikistan President Urges Expanded Trade at SCO Summit

President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan called for expanded trade, investment, and industrial cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) during the 25th Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe on October 20.

Addressing heads of delegations, Rahmon urged the organization to increase its practical impact through targeted programs in the digital economy, agro-industry, green technologies, and humanitarian cooperation. He emphasized the necessity of strengthening energy and food security to enhance regional connectivity, stability, and shared prosperity. Rahmon also advocated for deepening the SCO's international standing through closer cooperation with the United Nations and other regional organizations.

During the summit, Rahmon met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss regional economic cooperation. Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda welcomed the arriving delegations to the venue, where the Council worked to implement decisions previously established by the organization's leaders.