SCO share in EAEU trade reaches 50% as Eurasian cooperation expands

The share of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states in the external trade of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has reached 50 per cent, underscoring the growing economic interdependence across Eurasia, reports BelTA, a partner of TV BRICS.

The milestone was highlighted during talks between the Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission Board, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, and SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev on the sidelines of an international environmental summit in Astana.

According to officials, trade between EAEU member states and SCO countries has increased fourfold over the past decade, reaching US$368 billion in 2025. The figures point to a sustained shift towards stronger economic alignment and expanding cross-border cooperation within the region.

Discussions focused on the current state and future trajectory of collaboration between the Eurasian Economic Commission and the SCO Secretariat. Both sides are currently preparing a new roadmap of joint activities under an updated cooperation framework, aimed at transitioning from general dialogue to the implementation of concrete joint initiatives.

The proposed plan is expected to formalise sector-specific cooperation in areas of mutual interest, strengthen institutional ties, and facilitate coordinated economic development. Officials noted that its adoption would mark a qualitative shift in partnership, enabling more structured and results-orientated engagement.

Participants also explored the possibility of hosting dedicated EAEU Days at the SCO Secretariat, an initiative designed to promote the union’s economic agenda and foster direct dialogue between business communities across member states.

Both sides emphasised that closer cooperation between the EAEU and SCO would play a key role in building trust, supporting regional stability, and driving long-term economic growth across Eurasia.