# SCO operates outside logic of military-political blocs — Tokayev

https://mins.news/en/item/40171

- TASS, 2026-09-01 11:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2180379

> Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation operates outside the logic of military-political blocs and is not directed against any country. He said its main goal is to build a strong and prosperous community based on the “Shanghai spirit,” non-interference, respect for sovereignty, mutual trust, openness and cooperation.

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