Statement of the Council of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of State on Countering Radicalization Leading to Terrorism, Separatism, and Extremism

The fight of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization against the “three evils” is an important chapter in the story of the organization. The “three evils”, also called “three evil forces,” refer to terrorism, separatism, and extremism. The concept was first defined in June 2001 during the first SCO summit. Taking regional security and stability as a priority, the SCO has been making unremitting efforts to crack down on the “three evils.” The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), an exemplary organization in cooperation in the fight against terrorism, has achieved significant regional and international successes since the early 2000s. The following is the statement on countering terrorism, separatism, and extremism that was declared by the SCO Heads of State at the 2023 summit.