SCO approves action plan; Russia pushes space economy, AI cooperation

Russian Prime Minister Mishustin has called for increased joint production and mutual investment within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), emphasizing Russia's investor preferences. Concurrently, the SCO has approved an action plan for its multilateral trade and economic program, with Russia proposing a working group on space economy and expanded AI cooperation. The initiatives signal Russia's intent to deepen economic and technological integration within the SCO, potentially as a counter to Western frameworks, though concrete outcomes and implementation details remain uncertain.