SCO Railway Leaders Convene in Bishkek
The sixth meeting of SCO railway leaders took place in Bishkek on 27 March 2026. Delegates signed a final protocol at the session’s close.
Kyrgyz Temir Zholu reported the meeting and its outcomes. Company CEO Azamat Sakiev addressed attendees and shared key figures.
Attendance and representation
Delegates represented ten national railway administrations. The SCO Secretariat and Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Transport and Communications also attended.
- Kyrgyzstan
- Belarus
- India
- Iran
- Pakistan
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Russia
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
Key topics discussed
Participants focused on expanding international freight transport. They reviewed plans for infrastructure modernization.
Delegates examined ways to better integrate national rail systems. Workforce training and joint education programs were emphasized.
Digital tools and process improvements
Sakiev highlighted the sector’s move toward digitalization. He called digital systems essential for operational transparency and efficiency.
The Unified Transportation Process Model system launched in 2025 was referenced. The system has improved coordination among market participants.
Traffic growth and corridors
Sakiev reported that transport volumes between Kyrgyzstan and SCO partners rose by about one-third over two years. Kyrgyzstan is active in developing international transport corridors.
Delegates agreed that coordinated corridor development can boost transit capacity. The measures aim to increase cross-border freight flows.
Agreements and next steps
The final protocol sets a framework for joint decision-making. Officials expect it to raise transit potential and streamline international shipments.
Follow-up actions will include technical cooperation and educational exchanges. The platform created by the meeting will guide future coordination.
Report prepared for Filmogaz.com.
