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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a key Eurasian security, development, and economic bloc that includes full members Belarus, China, Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It also has 16 partner nations, and is developing as a significant Eurasian power bloc. Explore business opportunities within the SCO economic framework. Analysis of trade facilitation, joint projects, and economic cooperation among member states for regional business expansion.

Featured August 25, 2025

Russia Integrating Its Goslog Digital Transport System With China & BRICS

Russia is both developing and integrating its digital transport system with China’s, according to Igor Levitin, an Adviser to the President of Russia and Special Representative for International Transport Cooperation. He was speaking at the Rostki International Forum in Kazan. Speaking at the session on “Russia-China: Logistics Connectivity as a Basis for Sustainable Partnership”, Levitin […]

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Featured August 20, 2025

China – Shanghai Cooperation Organisation TIR Truck Use Increases 

The number of trucks being utilized under the TIR system (International Road Transport) from the China-SCO Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation Demonstration Zone in Qingdao, to SCO countries has increased by 134.3% in 7M 2025 compared to last year, according to the zone. The value of goods transported by these vehicles also increased, amounted to […]

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July 25, 2025

Thailand – Cambodia Conflict – Impact On Russia

Conflict has broken out between Thailand and Cambodia, regarding long-disputed land borders and certain temples. The problems began with a Thai soldier being wounded by a Cambodian land mine and have escalated. As of Friday, (July 25) an estimated 15 civilians have died with 138,000 Thai nationals being evacuated from the border region. Fighting has […]

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July 24, 2025

Upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit Under Political Stresses

The countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are preparing for the annual Heads of State summit, which will take place from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin, China. Both Russia and China have stated they intend to take the SCO to a level that “goes up forever.” However, as Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey […]

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July 16, 2025

Russian Foreign Ministerial Statements and Q&A At The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Content & Analysis  

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has summarised his meetings with the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which has been held in Tianjin, China. These are important geopolitical discussions, with the SCO including full members Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Afghanistan and Mongolia are observers, while […]

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July 16, 2025

Laos Joins Shanghai Cooperation Organisation As A Partner

Laos has joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, (SCO) following meetings held by the SCO Foreign Ministers in Tianjin, China. The SCO includes full members Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Afghanistan and Mongolia are observers, while Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cambodia, Egypt, Kuwait, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka […]

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July 16, 2025

Russia, Iran Bilateral Developments: July 2025 Update

Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, met with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi on July 15, (Tuesday) on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Foreign Ministers Council Meeting in Tianjin, China.  They continued their exchange of views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. They reiterated the imperative […]

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July 15, 2025

Russia, India, Bilateral Relations: July 2025 Update  

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, met with the Indian Foreign Minister  Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers’ meetings in Tianjin, China. The two foreign ministers engaged in a comprehensive discussion on pivotal bilateral and international issues, as well as the forthcoming schedule of diplomatic engagements. They reiterated their […]

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July 14, 2025

Russia To Begin Trading Gold On St. Petersburg Exchange

Russia, the world’s second-largest gold producer, is to free itself from the current dependence of gold prices on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), and plans to launch gold trading on the St. Petersburg Exchange (SPIMEX) by the end of the year. One of the main objectives of the exchange when launching a new market is […]

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