The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Agricultural Expo kicked off in Yangling City of northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Sunday, with the participation of exhibitors from all 27 SCO countries who take the annual event as a platform to connect with the Chinese market and advance a range of agricultural trade and technology cooperation projects.
Peng Feng, general manager of an import-export company based in east China's Jiangxi Province, was drawn to dried apricots shown by an exhibitor from Tajikistan. After talks, the two reached a preliminary agreement to cooperate.
"This is my first time at the fair, and I've had a really good experience. I've found so many great products here, each with its own national distinctiveness," Peng said.
At the Sri Lankan national pavilion, exhibitor Anura introduces visitors to Ceylon tea. He first came to China on a Chinese government scholarship. After completing his studies, he decided to stay on and start up a business, specializing in Ceylon tea trade. For more than 30 years, he has shuttled between Sri Lanka and China, helping build trade ties between the two countries.
"I first took part last year, and I brought only Ceylon tea. This time, in addition to tea, I've brought Sri Lankan spices — cinnamon, black pepper and white pepper," said Anura.
The first SCO Agricultural Expo was held in 2022. Over the past four years, the event has attracted nearly 1,000 overseas organizations and enterprises, showcasing more than 10,000 agricultural science and technology achievements.
SCO Agricultural Expo expands cross-border trade in farm products
