In the bustling port city of Tianjin, leaders from across Asia and beyond have gathered for the fifth-ever Shanghai Cooperation Organization (#SCOSummit) hosted by China. From August 31 to September 1, more than 20 countries and 10 international organizations are on site, all ready to shape the future of regional partnerships. 🌐
Emphasizing Friendship 🤝
President Xi Jinping kicked off a series of one-on-one meetings, stressing how long-lasting ties are still the secret sauce for global harmony. With Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, he called for 'good brotherhood' and mutual support. In his chat with Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, he hailed their friendship as 'ironclad.' And when he met Myanmar’s Acting President Min Aung Hlaing, he celebrated the age-old pauk-phaw bond between both peoples. It’s a diplomacy marathon with a heart. ❤️
Boosting Practical Cooperation 🚀
Beyond friendly chats, Xi highlighted real-world projects. With Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, he talked energy, infrastructure and policy alignment. He urged Egypt to marry China’s Belt and Road Initiative with Egypt’s Vision 2030 for green energy and manufacturing growth. And in Cambodia, he spotlighted the Industrial and Technological Corridor and the Fish and Rice Corridor—projects turning blueprints into building blocks. 🔧
Trade under the SCO umbrella has soared—hitting a record $512.4 billion in 2024. It’s proof that teamwork really does make the dream work! 📈
Championing Multilateralism 🌍
This year also marks 80 years since the end of World War II and the birth of the United Nations. At his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Xi underscored that standing together is the best way to tackle global challenges. Solidarity, cooperation and respect for history are the watchwords as SCO leaders prepare a joint statement to honor the past and pave the way for a brighter future.
From deepening friendships to launching mega-projects, the Tianjin summit is all about weaving nations closer together. For young professionals, students, and travelers watching from home, it’s a front-row seat to the next chapter of global cooperation. ✈️💼📚
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Xi stresses friendship, cooperation and multilateralism at SCO Summit
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