Lukashenko at SCO summit: 'SCO initiatives must deliver concrete results'

"Second in order but not in importance — the economy.

Joint initiatives must deliver concrete results, strengthen the well-being of our peoples and promote the cohesion of our states.

Regular contact between our relevant agencies has been established. Now we expect that the number of meetings will translate into quality and launch large-scale practical initiatives.

We firmly support the swift establishment of the SCO Development Bank to add extra stability to our economic ties and strengthen the region's financial sovereignty.

We welcome measures to increase the share of national currencies in mutual settlements to build immunity of our financial systems against global challenges.

The rapid development of information technologies has added a new, digital dimension to the familiar coordinate system. Belarus advocates the swift creation of a single, open and secure digital space for the organization."