2026 SCO Dialogue of Civilizations highlights mutual learning

Participants listen to the performance of Kyrgyz epic Manas at 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. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)