What happened at the SCO summit in Bishkek?
President Ilham Aliyev attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on September 1, 2026. During his address, he announced that Azerbaijan and Armenia have initialed a peace agreement, signaling a shift in the South Caucasus from a zone of conflict to a zone of peace. Aliyev also emphasized that Azerbaijan restored its sovereignty and territorial integrity independently.
How is the SCO summit impacting regional diplomacy?
The summit served as a platform for broader international dialogue, with the SCO Plus format bringing together member states and invited partners. President Aliyev highlighted the strengthening of ties between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan, noting a recent historic treaty. Discussions focused on multilateralism and the formation of a just, multipolar world, with leaders emphasizing the necessity of broad cooperation to address regional security and economic integration.
