• Established in 2001 by founding members China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) now has 10 member states, two observer states and 15 dialogue partners from Asia, Europe and Africa. 
• Laos was granted the partner status during 2025 summit. In 2017, at Astana, India and Pakistan officially joined SCO as full members.
• Key Documents Signed at the 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin At the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in Tianjin, 20 significant documents were signed, shaping the future agenda of the grouping.