The countries of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO) have signed a concept for developing a New Economic
Dialogue, one of eight documents adopted at the 23rd meeting of the Council of
Heads of Government of the SCO member states in Pakistan’s capital. The
participants discussed implementing agreements reached by the countries’
presidents during the SCO summit earlier this year in Astana and explored ways
to deepen cooperation in various sectors. Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov
emphasized the need for mutually beneficial cooperation in the development of
digitalization and online trade, modernization of existing railways and roads,
energy, and investment. He also highlighted the strengthening of ties between
educational and healthcare institutions, which will contribute to the
sustainable development and prosperity of the Shanghai Ten countries. Last
year, Kazakhstan’s trade turnover with SCO countries approached $67 billion,
marking a 6 percent increase.