Youth is the link that deepens cultural exchanges and enhances the mutual understanding among members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization（SCO）. Youth cooperation is an important priority within the SCO cooperation agenda. The SCO members actively insist on the concept of prioritizing youth development and reaching a consensus on youth growth，innovation and entrepreneurship，international communication，volunteer services，and other aspects. Member countries implement a series of youth cooperation and development plans and organize a number of international projects and exchange activities to promote high-quality youth development. Focusing on the current development of SCO’s youth cooperation，this paper is an effort to summarize the achievements of the SCO in youth cooperation and look forward to the future of youth cooperation based on these past accomplishments.