The 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is scheduled for July 3 and 4 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Djoomart Otorbaev in an interview with CGTN emphasized the crucial role of Central Asia in global high-quality development. Highlighting the region's high education level and collaboration importance, he praised China's modernization success and called for joint efforts to foster a more harmonious society.