Wang Yi emphasized the need to strengthen the SCO's role amidst global turbulence and geopolitical uncertainty.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Outlines Five-Point Plan for SCO’s Future
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tianjin, China Latest News: Chinese Foreign Minister and member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Wang Yi, during a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin on July 16, proposed five key suggestions for the future development of the SCO, ANI reported.
Wang Yi emphasized the need to strengthen the SCO's role amidst global turbulence and geopolitical uncertainty.
In a statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi highlighted the vision for the SCO, stating, “At present, the century-old changes are accelerating, and turbulence and change are intertwined. The world is becoming more multipolar, economic globalisation is deepening, and the Global South is rising significantly. At the same time, hegemony and power politics are going against the trend, protectionism is surging, and regional conflicts are emerging one after another. Under these new circumstances, member states should build further consensus and strengthen the development of the SCO with a responsible attitude toward history and the future.”
The five key suggestions Wang Yi presented are:
- Not forgetting the original aspirations and carrying forward the “Shanghai Spirit”
- Sharing the responsibility of safety and security
- Pursuing mutual benefit and win-win development
- Being friendly and good neighbours
- Sticking to the right path and defending fairness and justice
Concluding his remarks, Wang expressed confidence that the upcoming Tianjin Summit, scheduled from August 31 to September 1, will be a complete success.
Apart from Jaishankar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also attended the meeting, along with counterparts from other member states.
During the meeting, preparations were made for the Tianjin Summit, and several resolutions were signed, including the draft Tianjin Declaration of the Council of Heads of State and the draft development strategy of the SCO for the next ten years, ANI reported.
Xi Jinping meets with foreign ministers and heads of permanent bodies of SCO (July 15,2025)
Yesterday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with foreign ministers and heads of permanent bodies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Beijing.
During the meeting, Xi Jinping stated as per Xinhua a Chinese media outlet, "China has always prioritized the SCO in its neighborhood diplomacy and is committed to making the organization more substantive and robust—safeguarding regional security and stability, promoting development and prosperity of member states, and building a closer community with a shared future,"
He added that since assuming the rotating presidency in July 2023, China has actively promoted SCO cooperation by organizing activities and encouraging joint efforts among member states to build a more cohesive and prosperous regional bloc.
The 2025 SCO Summit is scheduled to take place later this year in Tianjin, China, and President Xi expressed hope to meet with leaders of other member states at the event to discuss the future course of the organization.
"In the face of a turbulent and changing international landscape, the SCO must stay focused, remain confident, act efficiently, and play a more proactive role in injecting greater stability and positive energy into the world," Xi stated.
Earlier yesterday, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO Foreign Ministers. Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu & Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Apprised President Xi of the recent developments in our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of our leaders in that regard.
This marks Dr. Jaishankar’s first visit to China in five years, as he attends the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting.
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