At the meeting of the heads of delegations in the «SCO+» format within the framework of the next Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov among the important areas of cooperation highlighted trade, industrial cooperation, agriculture, the «green» agenda, information technology. Along with these promising vectors, models of cross-border and regional business partnerships were identified, with the involvement of small and medium businesses. 

In addition, a desire was expressed to expand and intensify humanitarian, scientific and educational ties. Particular emphasis was placed on the relevance of cooperation in the youth sphere. 

«We advocate the development of joint youth programs in such areas as the study of historical and cultural heritage; innovative future; youth contribution to environmental protection; youth entrepreneurship and business projects», –said the National Leader of the Turkmen people. 

An important place, as Hero-Arkadag emphasized, is given to interaction in the field of sports. In this regard, it was noted that not long ago Ashgabat received the status of City of New Sports Opportunities of the Commonwealth of Independent States, which implies openness to the broadest international sports cooperation, including with the participation of athletes from the SCO countries.