Kazakhstan’s President Highlights Key Strategic Areas at SCO Summit in Astana

Astana, The Gulf Observer: At today’s SCO summit in Astana, Kazakhstan’s President outlined key strategic areas of significance for the member states of the Shanghai 10, media reports, citing the Akorda press service.

Strengthening Mutual Trust and Security Cooperation

In his address, the President emphasized the importance of strengthening mutual trust and security cooperation among the member states. He noted that the current complicated situation in the international arena is largely due to an acute crisis in the entire system of international affairs. Against this backdrop, the President urged the SCO to enhance its stabilizing and creative role in addressing the erosion of international law, preventing geopolitical splits, and ultimately enhancing peace and security globally.

Promoting Peace and Security in Eurasia

Expressing confidence in the SCO’s potential, the Head of State highlighted the organization’s exceptional opportunities to act as a guarantor of peace and security on the Eurasian continent. To further this goal, Kazakhstan proposed developing the SCO initiative “On World Unity for Just Peace, Accord, and Development,” which has garnered support from the member states.

Enhancing Cybersecurity

Addressing another pressing issue, the President called for the strengthening of cybersecurity. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed the development of a special mechanism for the constant exchange of information, adoption of best practices, and sharing of experiences to ensure the steady functioning of the SCO’s information infrastructure. The action plan on ensuring international information security adopted today aligns with these objectives, according to the Head of State.

Expanding Trade and Economic Ties

The second priority area outlined by the President is the expansion of trade and economic ties among the SCO member states. He emphasized the importance of deepening economic cooperation to foster mutual growth and development in the region.

The summit, held in Astana, brought together leaders and representatives from member states to discuss and collaborate on these and other vital issues, reaffirming the SCO’s commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.