As a result of Russia and China’s cooperation with the Central Asian countries within the SCO, the US military presence in the region ended, and Western countries’ influence over the Central Asian countries has been minimised.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/04/06/role-of-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-in-new-world-order/

As a result of Russia and China’s cooperation with the Central Asian countries within the SCO, the US military presence in the region ended, and Western countries’ influence over the Central Asian countries has been minimised.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/04/06/role-of-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-in-new-world-order/

For the Central Asian countries, SCO plays a role in providing security guarantees against possible foreign-backed color revolutions.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/04/06/role-of-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-in-new-world-order/

The minister also raised concerns about the rise in drug production, trafficking, and abuse, urging coordinated efforts among Central Asian countries.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/11/central-asian-diplomats-convene-in-bishkek-for-unrcca-meeting-amid-global-uncertainty-and-challenges/

Turkic states can play a key role in this, he said, arguing that European, Caucasus and Central Asian countries, linked by mutual respect, could set an example to the rest of the world.

Source: https://www.budapesttimes.hu/diplomacy/orban-global-majority-stands-for-peace/

Vladimir Norov, Uzbekistan’s former foreign minister and former secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, said Central Asian countries have benefited from their participation in BRI.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/09/kazakh-and-chinese-experts-reflect-on-first-decade-of-belt-and-road-initiative/