Kazakhstan is a significant financial contributor to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), holding the third-largest share of the organization’s budget. Recent data released on the SCO’s 25th anniversary, June 15th, reveals Kazakhstan contributes 15.2% of the total budget. China and Russia are the top contributors, each providing 17.6%. The data highlights Kazakhstan’s growing financial commitment to the SCO. Uzbekistan’s contribution was also noted, though the specific percentage was not detailed in the report. This information underscores Kazakhstan’s increasing importance within the regional security and economic bloc. The Astana Times reported on these budgetary contributions as part of the SCO anniversary coverage.