University students, including PhD candidates, young entrepreneurs and researchers from the eight Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states as well as four observer states participated the third “Model SCO” Youth Conference at the SCO Secretariat in Beijing on Wednesday. /CGTN Photo

The topic of this year's conference is "SCO Youth Entrepreneurship: Challenges and New Horizons." /CGTN Photo

China's youth delegate speaks on the present situation for youth and strategies to develop young entrepreneurs in China during the Youth Conference. /CGTN Photo

Delegates put forward suggestions for cooperation among SCO members. The creation of a joint, multifunctional online platform for education and an SCO University were among the ideas discussed. /CGTN Photo

The youth leaders share opinions, draft and sign a joint statement during the conference. /CGTN Photo

SCO Deputy Secretary General Sherali Saidamir Jonon attended the closing ceremony, gave a speech and took a group photo with the young leaders. /CGTN Photo