NEW STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION AND THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF UZBEKISTAN IN IT (2019-2025)

This article analyzes the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the international arena in recent years, its areas of activity and development prospects, as well as the strategic role of Uzbekistan in the organization. Also, the main principles of the SCO, the summit held in Samarkand in 2022, integration issues with the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, the activities of the SCO Center for People’s Diplomacy and the Club of People’s Diplomats, as well as the diplomatic and economic initiatives put forward by Uzbekistan are covered in detail. References