Ulan Mamatkanov, deputy chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, addresses the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Dialogue of Civilizations in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, July 14, 2026. The event was held on Tuesday in Bishkek, where around 200 representatives from governments, media, cultural institutions and academia across SCO member states underscored the importance of dialogue and mutual learning among civilizations.