The forum, organized by the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan, is dedicated to the theme "The role of the SCO in new conditions: joining forces for the sake of universal security, stability and prosperity," the Dunyo news agency reports.
More than 40 experts from 10 countries are taking part in its work, including a representative delegation of the national research centers of the SCO member states, experts from observer states and SCO dialogue partners, as well as the leadership of the SCO Secretariat and the Executive Committee of the SCO RATS.
The agenda of the event includes discussion of three main sessions devoted to priority areas of cooperation within the SCO, increasing the effectiveness of the SCO at the current stage of development, and further prospects for improving the activities of the SCO Forum.
Following the results of the Forum, it is planned to sign the Minutes of the meeting, which will reflect the approaches and vision of the SCO member states on the issues on the agenda of the event.
