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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — The largest summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) since its establishment will be held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 in Tianjin, the largest port city in northern China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council and the SCO Plus meeting, delivering keynote speeches that are expected to focus on deepening cooperation within the organization and strengthening its role in global governance.
Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO adheres to the “Shanghai Spirit”, which is characterized by mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, mutual consultation, respect for cultural diversity, and the pursuit of common development.
Since 2013, Xi Jinping has attended all previous SCO summits, put forward important initiatives and promoted joint efforts to uphold the “Shanghai Spirit” in the modern global landscape.
DEFENDING THE “SHANGHAI SPIRIT”
Xi Jinping chaired the SCO summit in Qingdao for the first time in June 2018. At that time, he recalled the development and achievements of the organization, emphasizing that the “Shanghai Spirit” serves as a common asset for all SCO member states.
The "Shanghai Spirit", which transcends outdated concepts such as the clash of civilizations, the Cold War mentality and zero-sum thinking, has opened a new chapter in the history of international relations and is gaining growing recognition in the international community, Xi said.
At every SCO summit since 2013, Xi Jinping has emphasized the profound relevance of the “Shanghai Spirit,” continually enriching and expanding its meaning.
Guided by the “Shanghai Spirit”, the SCO has created a new model of regional cooperation that unites countries with different social systems and development paths.
This partnership is characterized by non-alignment, non-confrontation and non-direction against third parties, offering a model for a new type of international relations based on mutual respect, impartiality, justice and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Thanks to the implementation of these principles, the SCO has been steadily developing and demonstrating strong vitality. If in 2001 the SCO consisted of six member states – China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, by now it has included four more participating countries, including India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus.
With 10 member states, two observer states and 14 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa, the SCO boasts a “big family” of 26 states. It is currently the world’s largest regional international organization in terms of both geographic reach and population.
"The growing number of countries seeking to join the SCO family reflects the broad appeal of its principles and firm confidence in its future," Xi said.
He stressed that as the SCO continues to develop, it stands ready to cooperate with all progressive forces around the world to promote world peace, contribute to global development and safeguard international order.
DEEPENING PRACTICAL COOPERATION
The SCO was originally created to address common security challenges. Over the years, it has remained steadfast in its commitment to creating a peaceful and secure environment conducive to the development of all its member states.
Since taking over the rotating chairmanship of the SCO in July last year, China has promoted a series of key events, including meetings of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure Council and border officials, as well as joint anti-terrorism exercises.
More than a month ago, a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the SCO member states was held in Tianjin, where member states agreed to accelerate the establishment of four security centres to address issues such as security threats and challenges, as well as drug-related crimes.
Under the leadership of Xi Jinping and other SCO leaders, China's pragmatic cooperation with other SCO countries has continued to strengthen. The alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with the development strategies of various parties, including the China-Belarus Industrial Park and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, has accelerated, as has cooperation in emerging areas such as cross-border e-commerce, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data.
Strengthening cooperation in various fields has yielded tangible results. Statistics show that in 2024, trade turnover between China and the SCO member states, observer states and dialogue partners reached a new historical maximum of USD 890 billion.
Xi Jinping has always attached great importance to exchanges and dialogue among the civilizations of the SCO countries. In Kazakhstan, Chinese experts are collaborating with local archaeologists on archaeological excavations at the Rakhat site; in Egypt, engineering students from Ain Shams University are gaining practical experience while studying at the “Lu Ban Workshop.”
A series of activities such as skills competition, snow football matches, youth camps, etc. were successfully held, further strengthening the people-to-people exchanges across the region.
FORMATION OF A COMMUNITY OF SINGLE DESTINY FOR HUMANITY
Xi Jinping used SCO meetings as a platform to promote equality and fairness in international affairs
Xi Jinping met in Beijing in July with foreign ministers and senior officials of the permanent bodies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), who arrived in China to attend a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the SCO member states. “We firmly oppose hegemony, despotism and bullying, and advocate a more equal and orderly multipolar world,” Xi Jinping said.
He opposes the resolution of international affairs from a so-called “position of strength”, against actions that undermine the international order and incite confrontation and provoke division under the pretext of so-called “rules”, and advocates equal rights, equal opportunities and fair rules for all.
A number of final documents published following the SCO summit in Astana in 2024 are in line with the concepts put forward by Xi Jinping and serve as a call for solidarity, cooperation and justice, rather than division, confrontation and hegemony.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the founding of the United Nations. However, today the world is confronted with unilateralism, bullying and the resurgence of power politics.
In view of this critical moment, Xi Jinping has repeatedly stressed China's commitment to correctly viewing the history of World War II, deepening coordination within multilateral structures such as the UN and the SCO, and jointly upholding international fairness and justice.
This reflects the shared commitment of SCO member states, as outlined in the April statement, which expressed support for an open global economy and a multilateral trading system based on the World Trade Organization (WTO), while clearly condemning unilateral tariffs and protectionism.
With a natural connection to the countries of the Global South, whose collective rise has become an undeniable trend, the SCO is increasingly seen as an indispensable force in the global governance system.
At the SCO summit in Astana last year, Xi Jinping called on the SCO to contribute to eliminating the deficits in peace, development, security and governance.
With the SCO summit approaching this year, China is expected to conclude its term as rotating chair with key results. Under the leadership of Xi Jinping and other SCO member state leaders, the upcoming summit should chart a clear course for the future of the organization and advance the idea of building a community with a shared future for mankind. -0-
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