A delegation of the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, led by Deputy Secretary-General T.R. Midhun, participated in the First International Transport and Logistics Forum that took place on April 1–3, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Russia,
In his speech at the session "Development of International Logistics and International Transport Corridors in the CIS and across Greater Eurasia," T.R. Midhun noted that improving the transport architecture is a condition for ensuring sustainable development and economic sovereignty of the SCO member states. He emphasized that cooperation among regional organizations is seen as a key factor for connectivity, expanding trade and economic relations, and introducing advanced logistics solutions across Eurasia.
The Secretariat delegation also attended the plenary session "Transport Connectivity as a Foundation of the New World Order: From Global Competition to Universal Security."
On the sidelines of the forum, a meeting took place between T.R. Midhun and Dmitry Zverev, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation. They had a thorough exchange of views on a number of current issues related to transport and logistics.