ISLAMABAD, JUL 17 /DNA/ – The Twelfth Meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the Competent Authorities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States was held in Islamabad on 17 July 2026 under the chairmanship of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The meeting was attended by the heads and representatives of the border services of the competent authorities of the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS).
The participants exchanged information and assessments regarding the situation along the international borders of the SCO Member States, as well as trends and forecasts relating to its development.
During the meeting, the participants discussed and approved the results of the Joint Border Operation “Solidarity-2025”, which was previously conducted by the border services of the competent authorities of the SCO Member States. They also considered and approved the plan for the preparation and conduct of the Joint Border Operation “Solidarity-2026”.
Furthermore, the Work Plan of the Group of Experts of the Border Services of the Competent Authorities of the SCO Member States for 2027 was approved. The delegates supported the proposal of the Republic of Tajikistan to host the Joint Border Operation “Solidarity-2027” in 2027. Discussions were also held regarding proposals concerning the venue and timing of the next meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the Competent Authorities of the SCO Member States.
The participants noted that the exchange of views and the development of common positions on countering emerging challenges and threats along the borders of the SCO Member States would contribute to further strengthening cooperation among their border services, while enhancing security and mutual trust along their shared borders. The meeting was held in a constructive and cordial atmosphere in Islamabad on 17 July 2026.
