Declaration on the Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
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| Declaration on the Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation | |
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| Name | Declaration on the Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation |
| Date | 15 June 2001 |
| Location | Shanghai, China |
| Signatories | China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan |
Declaration on the Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The Declaration on the Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was signed on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China, by six countries: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. This declaration marked the formal establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a regional organization aimed at promoting cooperation in political, economic, and security areas. The SCO was formed to address common security concerns and promote regional stability.
Background
The SCO has its roots in the Shanghai Five, a grouping formed in 1996 by China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan to address regional security issues. The Shanghai Five was established to promote trust and cooperation among its member states, particularly in the areas of border security and disarmament. The Bishkek Summit in 1999 decided to expand the grouping to include Uzbekistan, leading to the signing of the Declaration on the Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in 2001.
Signing and Founding
The Declaration on the Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was signed on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China, by the foreign ministers of the six founding member states: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The signing of the declaration marked the formal establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The SCO was officially inaugurated at the Shanghai Summit in 2001, where the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was formally established.
Key Provisions
The Declaration on the Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation outlined the key provisions of the SCO, including its objectives, principles, and areas of cooperation. The SCO aims to promote cooperation in areas such as political, economic, and security cooperation. The organization also seeks to promote regional stability, peace, and development. The declaration emphasized the importance of mutual respect, sovereignty, and non-interference in the internal affairs of member states.
Objectives and Principles
The SCO's objectives and principles are outlined in the Declaration on the Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The organization's main objectives are to promote regional stability, peace, and development, as well as to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation among its member states. The SCO's principles include mutual respect, sovereignty, and non-interference in the internal affairs of member states. The organization also seeks to promote cooperation in areas such as political, economic, and security.
Membership and Expansion
The SCO has six founding member states: China, Kazahkstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The organization has since expanded to include India and Pakistan as full members in 2017. The SCO also has several observer states, including Afghanistan, Belarus, and Iran, which participate in the organization's activities. The SCO's expansion reflects its growing influence and importance in regional and global affairs.