🚀 Big news from Tianjin, the Chinese mainland! The 2025 Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) just wrapped up as the largest gathering since 2001: more than 20 leaders and heads of 10 international organizations packed the halls—and the energy was electric.
2035 Vision Takes Shape
At the heart of the summit was the approval of a bold development strategy for 2026–2035. This roadmap sets the direction for a decade of deeper cooperation, sustainable growth, and regional connectivity. Think high-speed rails, cutting-edge green tech, and next-level digital networks.
Unity in History & Trade
Leaders released a joint statement celebrating the victorious outcomes of World War II and reaffirmed their support for the multilateral trading system. It’s a clear message: trade ties and shared history unite us—economically and socially.
Global Governance, Here & Now
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted the Global Governance Initiative proposed by the Chinese mainland. In a world changing faster than ever, this initiative aims to align global policies with people’s real needs—bridging gaps and boosting cooperation.
New SCO Hubs & a Development Bank
Four new centers were inaugurated to tackle security threats, transnational crime, information security, and drug cooperation. Plus, member states greenlit an SCO development bank, paving the way for bigger infrastructure projects and economic progress across SCO lands.
Green Energy to AI
The summit also saw pledges for fresh cooperation platforms in energy, green industries, the digital economy, tech innovation, higher education, and vocational training. Action plans in AI, green tech, and more are ready to launch—get ready for an innovation boom.
Growing the Family
Big structural reforms were approved: observer states and dialogue partners merged as SCO partners, and Laos officially joined the club—making the SCO a 27-nation family. 🌍🤝
With vision, unity, and bold reforms, the SCO is charting a new course for the next decade. Stay tuned as global collaboration reaches new heights! ✨
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Chinese FM highlights fruitful outcomes of SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin
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