On 15 May, 2020 SCO Secretary-General Vladimir Norov had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin.
The officials discussed the results of the video conference of SCO foreign ministers on 13 May.
They emphasised the need for cooperation, further unity and mutual aid in the SCO in overcoming the socioeconomic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr. Muhriddin reaffirmed support for the initiatives of the SCO Secretariat on stepping up cooperation in this area, including by establishing a coordinating council for joint efforts to counter the threats of epidemics in the SCO space and drafting an SCO concept and plan of action on food security.