On July 4, 2023, the founder of national peace and unity - the leader of the nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, participated in the next meeting of the Council of Heads of States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which was held under the chairmanship of the Republic of India in the form of a video conference. The heads of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization discussed issues discussed the further strengthening of multifaceted beneficial cooperation within the framework of the Organization and exchanged views on important regional and international issues. During the speech, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Honorable Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon emphasized the importance of further promoting cooperation within the framework of the Organization based on coordinated actions and methods of mutual respect and common interests. It embodies civilizations and cultures, which is a proof of its high attractiveness. In this context, the leader of the nation proposed the development of a concept for the further expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for the medium term. Shanghai cooperation was mentioned.In the background, the importance of the effective implementation of the "Program of cooperation in the fight against terrorism, separatism and extremism until 2024", which was adopted in 2021 in the city of Dushanbe, as well as the continuation of integrated measures to improve the legal and regulatory framework, which includes the establishment of a separate anti-terrorism organization of the Organization in capital of Tajikistan, it was emphasized.Reprinted from: khovar.tj