SCO CHARTER
When was the SCO Charter signed?
On 7 June 2002, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Which 6 countries were the founding members of the SCO
China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
What is the main legal document of the SCO?
The Charter of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Is Tajikistan a member of the SCO ?
Yes, Tajikistan is one of the founding members.
What are the official languages of the SCO?
Russian and Chinese.
What does the principle of sovereign equality mean within the SCO?
It means that all member states have equal rights and respect each other's independence and sovereignty.
How many dialogue partners does the SCO have?
15 dialogue partners.
What important long-term document defines the goals of the SCO until 2025?
SCO Development Strategy until 2025.
In which year did Tajikistan become a member of the SCO?
In 2001, when the organisation was established.
What was the Shanghai Five, and which countries formed it?
It was a group established in 1996 consisting of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
How many articles does the SCO Charter contain?
26 articles
How many member states, founding members and observer states does the SCO have?
The SCO has 10 member states, including 6 founding members and 2 observer states.
What is the name of the document signed in 2002 that fights against the "three evils"?
Shanghai Convention on Combating Terrorism, Separatism and Extremism.
What initiative of President Emomali Rahmon was supported by the SCO?
Initiatives on water issues - International Decade for Action "Water for Sustainable Development" and fight against climate change and glacier melting.
Does the SCO have its own military army like NATO?
No, SCO is not a military
Which article of the SCO Charter describes the organisation's external relations?
Article 14.
Where are the two permanent bodies of the SCO located?
Secretariat in Beijing, China and the Executive Committee of RATS (Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
What important treaty was signed by SCO member states on 6 August 2006 ?
The Treaty on Long-Term Good-Neighbourliness, Freandship and Cooperation.
What important security issue for Tajikistan is actively discussed within SCO?
Security of the Tajik-Afghan border and fight against drug trafficking and terrorism from Afghanistan.
Which countries became full members of the SCO in 2017, 2023 and 2024?
India and Pakistan joined in 2017, Iran in 2023 and Belarus in 2024.
What does the principle of non-interference in internal affairs mean?
It means that one state should not interfere in the domestic affairs of another state.
Which country became the 10th and newest full member of the SCO in 2024?
Belarus
What document did SCO adopt to cooperate against drug trafficking?
Agreement on Cooperation in Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking (2004) and the Anti-Drug Strategy.
Which Tajik diplomat served as Secretary- General of the SCO from 2016 to 2018 ?
Rashid Alimov
Who is the current Secretary-General of the SCO, and which country does he represent?
Nurlan Yermekbayev from Kazakhstan. He took office on 1 January 2025.