The meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be held on November 10 via videoconference.
“The main event of Russia's chairmanship in the SCO in 2019-2020 will be the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization. During the meeting, the leaders will discuss the ways to further strengthen and deepen cooperation within the SCO, including in the context of the global political and socio-economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic,” the statement said.
The parties will focus on the topics of promoting practical cooperation in the field of politics, security, trade and economy, cultural and humanitarian ties, building up efforts to deepen political dialogue, primarily in the interests of ensuring stability in the SCO space, increasing the efficiency of trade and economic cooperation, improving coordination at key international venues.