Dushanbe to Host SCO Youth Forum Next Year

The Youth Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), designed to strengthen ties among the peoples of member states, is set to take place in Dushanbe in 2026.

The announcement was made by Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda during the meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Moscow, The Caspian Post reports, citing Tajik media.

“To foster closer connections between our nations, I’m pleased to announce that in March 2026, Dushanbe will host the SCO Youth Forum, an important platform for expanding youth engagement and cooperation,” Prime Minister Rasulzoda said.

He emphasized Tajikistan’s strong commitment to advancing humanitarian collaboration among SCO countries, supporting initiatives such as the SCO Tourism Capital and the SCO Cultural Capital programs.

Rasulzoda also noted that Tajikistan will assume chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in 2026.

“Tajikistan’s focus will be on strategically advancing the organization’s economic agenda,” he added.