The Cabinet was apprised of the Agreement signed among the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, SCO, member states on cooperation in the field of youth work among the authorized bodies of the member states of SCO. <br />''<br />''Consequent to the adoption of the agreement on 17th September last year by the member states on cooperation in the field of youth work, the agreement was signed by the Indian Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports. The official working language of the SCO Secretariat is Russian and Chinese.<br />''<br />'' The objective of the agreement is to strengthen mutual trust, friendly relations, and cooperation among young people of SCO member States. <br />''<br />''Recognizing the importance of ensuring the development of youth cooperation as an element of deepening friendly relations among the SCO Member States. Seeking to further improve the conditions for youth cooperation based on international experience.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />