During the talks, the sides considered issues on deepening multilateral cooperation within the SCO, increasing efficiency of its activities in interest of member-states, the Uzbek ministry said.

It was underlined that the perspectives of development of the SCO depends on its focus on achievement of concrete goals and practical results, first of all connected to ensuring sustainable growth of people’s prosperity at the SCO area.

The sides discussed preparation to the session of the Council of the heads of states, Council of foreign ministers and other charter organizations of the SCO.