Samarkand SCO summit: What's on the agenda

People visit the Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Sept 3, 2022. Samarkand is the second largest city of Uzbekistan. It is an ancient city on the Silk Road and a melting port of the world's cultures. - Xinhua

BEIJING (China Daily/Asia News Netwrork): The 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be held in the city of Samarkand on Thursday (Sept 15).

Since its founding in 2001, SCO, now with eight full members, four observer countries and multiple dialogue partners, has become not only a strong pillar of global peace and development, but also a major force for international equity and justice.