Bishkek (TDI): Energy ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states met in Bishkek on Friday for their sixth annual gathering, focusing on strengthening regional cooperation amid ongoing volatility in global energy markets.
The meeting was chaired by Kyrgyz Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov and brought together senior officials to review the current state of collaboration and outline future priorities in the sector.
Discussions centred on expanding cooperation in energy security, conservation, and efficiency, as well as improving protection of critical energy infrastructure and supporting a “just energy transition” across member states.
Participants also agreed to continue expert-level consultations on establishing a proposed SCO Energy Consortium, which would aim to institutionalise cooperation among member countries in the sector.
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A representative of the SCO Secretariat briefed attendees on progress in implementing the organisation’s Energy Cooperation Strategy through 2030 and its associated roadmap. The official also highlighted the importance of launching joint pilot projects in renewable energy, including through the China–SCO Cooperation Platform introduced in 2025.
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At the conclusion of the meeting, delegations approved draft statements for submission to the SCO Council of Heads of State, covering cooperation on energy efficiency and the development of integrated energy systems. These documents are expected to be formally adopted at the upcoming SCO summit in Bishkek.
