Bashkortostan: Khabirov says SCO summit legacy must be considered now

Bashkortostan head Radiy Khabirov told the 37th plenary session of the seventh-convocation State Assembly of Bashkortostan that the Russian president has entrusted the republic with hosting a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Ufa in 2028.

Khabirov said leaders of the world's largest states will gather in Ufa to discuss key issues of implementing the principles of a fair world order, and that the summit will be an important stage in forming a multipolar world. The government should already be considering the summit's legacy, including which important facilities will remain for residents and guests. With little time left, quick decisions are needed.

Planned work in Ufa includes completing the reconstruction of the Salavat Yulaev monument and major works on the Ar-Rahim Cathedral Mosque and the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. Transport logistics, security and other issues must also be resolved. Khabirov stressed that residents should be told now about the significance of the summit and must see concrete results.