On May 21-22, 2025, the 20th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Forum was held in New Delhi, India, on the theme “Secure SCO: Leading Towards a Transformed Region in the Spirit of ‘The World is one Family’.
The forum was organized by the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) and it’s agenda included issues related to the development of the SCO, including security, sustainable development, and humanitarian cooperation.
Representatives of the expert community of the SCO “family” countries took part in the forum.
From the Tajik side, Usmonzoda Khairidin, Director of the Center for Strategic Research under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and Daler Khabibov, representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in India participated in the forum.
In his opening remarks, Usmonzoda Khairidin emphasized that “Tajikistan, being one of the founders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, has played and continues to play an active role in its formation and development, and is aimed at continuing this line in the future.”
Usmonzoda Khairidin also delivered a report on “The role of the SCO in expanding the horizons of cooperation between countries in the context of global change” at the first session of “Expanding the role of the SCO, promoting a collective vision of security and a stable region.”
During his speech, Usmonzoda Khairidin noted that “the SCO, thanks to its inherent spirit of cooperation, demonstrates how countries with different socio-political systems, implementing national development strategies in accordance with their needs, can, with efforts to find constructive solutions to emerging differences, coexist and become partners in mutually beneficial relations.”.
It was noted that “due to its stability, the SCO space will retain its attractiveness as a promising platform for investments and the relocation of high-tech industries. In this regard, the Republic of Tajikistan is making constant efforts to implement a package of measures for economic stabilization and supplementing it with initiatives to stimulate growth. An example of this is the signing of the Border Treaty between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on March 13, 2025, which has certainly become an outstanding event not only on an interstate scale, but also of regional and international significance.”
The Director of the Center, initiating the discussion of the SCO economic cooperation, stressed that “The Republic of Tajikistan has high hopes for the further development of trade and economic relations with the SCO members. Especially in the current situation, we are interested in achieving, with the help and support of the SCO members, the diversification of foreign trade relations, the development of transport and logistics corridors, and the harmonization of settlement and payment mechanisms.”
In his speech, the Director of the Center for Strategic Research emphasized the importance of the “Decade of Peace Consolidation for Future Generations” initiative, announced by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon at the UN Summit.
He noted that today the world is facing unprecedented challenges, including conflicts, climate change and economic instability. In the context of globalization and the interdependence of States, the need for sustainable development and peaceful coexistence is becoming more urgent than ever. Therefore, the decision to declare the next decade, the Decade of Peace Consolidation for Future Generations, is seen as a step towards creating a safer and more just world.
Given the importance of this initiative in maintaining sustainable peace and stability throughout the world, we hope that the UN member states, including the SCO member States, which is also a member of the UN, will support the initiative of our leader, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan on the “Decade of Peace Consolidation for Future Generations”
In conclusion of his speech, Usmonzoda Khairidin emphasized that “The SCO member states, having vast civilizational experience in developing ties and relationships between different peoples, have always shown respect for each other’s economic prosperity and supported cultural diversity. Based on such accumulated historical experience, today they defend not only the principles of inclusive development, but also universal human values and show respect for them. This spirit contributes to the expansion of the horizons of cooperation and integration of our countries in various fields.”
Press Service of the Center for Strategic Research
under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan