Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has proposed the creation of a dedicated Science Fund within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The announcement was made during a meeting of SCO heads of state. The proposed fund aims to foster scientific collaboration and development amongst member nations. Details regarding funding levels and specific research areas were not immediately available. This initiative signals Belarus’s commitment to strengthening its ties within the SCO framework. Establishing the fund could potentially drive innovation and address shared challenges through joint research projects. This move aims to enhance the SCO's role in scientific advancement and regional progress.