# SCO forum explores new frontiers in digital economy cooperation

https://mins.news/en/item/60608

- China News Service, 2026-09-16 08:58 UTC
- Tech
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-09-16/detail-ihfkhtke4049783.shtml

> The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Digital Economy Forum opened in Urumqi, bringing officials, business leaders and experts together to discuss digital connectivity, trade, smart industries and governance. Participants announced nearly 20 proposed projects for 2026-2027 and agreed to promote an SCO ministerial dialogue mechanism on the digital economy.

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