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3 September 2026

Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts

Kyrgyzstan balances ties with global powers while leveraging its geography to secure economic and political opportunities.

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