The article is devoted to the analysis of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, consideration of the prerequisites for its formation and the political association «Shanghai Five» as a basis for its formation, the subsequent extension of the SCO integration field due to the constant build-up and development of multilateral ties with countries located in the Central Asian and Asia- Pacific regions. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which was officially established on June 15, 2001, is a permanent intergovernmental regional international association. Over the 20 years of its existence, the composition has grown significantly. In total, there are eighteen states with the statuses of a full participant, observer and dialogue partner. The fact that the organization strives to continuously expand the framework of cooperation is its specificity and distinguishes it from other associations in the region.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization, integration field, directions

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