It is imperative to come up with a strategy as soon as possible to implement Belarus’ goals in the SCO, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss international issues on 29 July, BelTA reports.

The head of state recalled that in July 2024 Belarus took part in the SCO summit in Astana in a new status - as a member of this organization. A number of bilateral meetings were held, agreements were reached. “We must immediately draw a strategy to move towards the goals we have outlined. We should not waste time. Enormous prospects are opening up. First of all, additional opportunities to get access to a huge market of goods and services, to exchange expertise and knowledge, attract investments, diversify logistics and payments, reduce political risks.”