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SCO Bishkek Declaration 2026
The Bishkek Declaration 2026 mandates Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to coordinate on regional security, economic connectivity, and multilateralism-related positions. India’s stance at the SCO summit comprises the ‘SECURE’ concept, connectivity with sovereignty, and emphasis on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
Key Facts of Bishkek Declaration 2026:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation type | SCO is established as a permanent intergovernmental international organisation. |
| Formation | SCO is established in June 2001 in Shanghai, China. |
| Genesis mechanism | SCO genesis comprises the ‘Shanghai Five’ mechanism: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. |
| Initial focus of Shanghai Five | The ‘Shanghai Five’ mechanism is established in 1996 for border demilitarization and security. |
| Charter | SCO is governed by the SCO Charter, signed in June 2002, in force since September 2003. |
| Regional security: ‘Three Evils’ | The Bishkek Declaration 2026 mandates joint action against Terrorism, Separatism, and Extremism. |
| SCO-RATS | The Bishkek Declaration 2026 mandates strengthening the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS) for intelligence sharing and unified operations. |
| Afghanistan | The Bishkek Declaration 2026 mandates that an inclusive government in Afghanistan is vital for regional security, and Afghan territory applies to not becoming a sanctuary for terror outfits. |
| Priority security challenges | The Bishkek Declaration 2026 mandates collaborative action on two challenges: illicit drug trade originating from the Golden Crescent, and misuse of information technologies for radicalization. |
| Economic cooperation | The Bishkek Declaration 2026 mandates deepening economic cooperation, reducing non-tariff barriers, and using national currencies for trade settlements to mitigate dependency on the US Dollar. |
| Transport and energy corridors | The Bishkek Declaration 2026 mandates development of robust regional transport networks, infrastructure like the International North-South Transport Corridor, and energy grids. |
| International law and UN Charter principles | The Bishkek Declaration 2026 mandates a multipolar world order based on principles of the UN Charter, sovereignty, and non-interference in internal affairs. |
| Unilateral economic sanctions | The Bishkek Declaration 2026 mandates opposition to unilateral economic sanctions that violate international law and disrupt global supply chains. |
| UN reform | The Bishkek Declaration 2026 mandates comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including the Security Council, to reflect contemporary realities. |
| India: ‘SECURE’ concept | India’s ‘SECURE’ formula comprises Security, Economic development, Connectivity, Unity, Respect for sovereignty, and Environmental protection. |
| India: Connectivity and BRI | India’s stance mandates support for regional connectivity and refusal to endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) due to violations of Indian territorial integrity and sovereignty. |
| India: DPI and technology | India’s summit contribution mandates emphasis on scalable, low-cost Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to foster financial inclusion in other SCO states. |
| India: Terrorism position | India’s stance mandates demands to cease state-sponsored cross-border terrorism, and opposition to ‘double standards’ in labeling terrorists. |