On 13-14 October 2026, the International Conference of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation "For a Drug-Free World" was held in Bishkek, hosted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic jointly with the SCO Secretariat.
The event was attended by representatives of the competent authorities of the SCO member states, the SCO Secretariat, UNODC, the CSTO, the CARICC and other regional organisations, as well as government bodies, higher education institutions and civil society of the Kyrgyz Republic.
A welcoming address was delivered by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Police Major General Adylbek Biybosunov.
During the two-day conference, participants discussed countering transnational drug trafficking, the spread of synthetic drugs and new psychoactive substances, the use of digital technologies in drug-related crime, as well as modern approaches to drug use prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of persons with drug dependence.
Following the event, the participants adopted recommendations aimed at strengthening interaction among the competent authorities of the SCO member states, improving the exchange of operational information, developing early warning mechanisms for new drug threats, conducting joint anti-drug activities and enhancing the effectiveness of preventive work.
The SCO International Anti-Drug Campaign "For a Drug-Free World" has been held since 2017. Its main goal is to foster in young people an intolerant attitude towards drug use and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle, as well as to establish contacts and exchange views between experts and representatives of the academic community in order to further deepen practical cooperation in countering illicit drug trafficking.