Key Takeaway Points from the 24th SCO Summit: Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Unity

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Key Takeaway Points from the 24th SCO Summit: Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Unity

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Central Asia significantly guided the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and deepened regional relations. During visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, Xi reinforced commitments to mutual development, launched new strategic partnerships, and received high praise for China’s governance and global initiatives. Xi also held key bilateral meetings at the SCO summit, promoting unity and security amidst new global challenges.

SCO Development

  • Deepening China’s friendship with regional countries, and promoting a shared future for all.
  • Emphasis on the SCO standing on the right side of history, fairness, and justice.
  • Importance of solidarity and cooperation for the SCO’s progress.
  • Commitment to the Shanghai Spirit and building the SCO as a strategic support for member states.
  • Xi’s call for a shared home with solidarity, mutual trust, peace, tranquillity, prosperity, good neighborliness, and fairness.

China-Kazakhstan Relations

  • Reaffirmation of building a China-Kazakhstan community with a shared future.
  • Joint statement and signing of several cooperation documents.
  • Opening of the Trans-Caspian International Transportation Route to enhance Belt and Road cooperation.

China-Tajikistan Relations

  • Building a mutually strategic partnership and safeguarding national sovereignty.
  • Inauguration of Chinese-aided parliament and government buildings in Dushanbe.
  • Presentation of the Friendship Medal of the People’s Republic of China to President Rahmon.

Enhancing unity and cooperation of the Global South

  • Recognition of China’s role in uniting the Global South for a more just international order.

International leaders underscored their appreciation for Xi’s vision of promoting world peace.

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin’s commitment to enhancing the SCO’s international influence and regional security. 
  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ recognition of China’s pivotal role in the future of humanity and the UN’s desire for stronger cooperation with China.  
  • Leaders of various countries also stated to firmly abide by the one-China principle and oppose any form of “Taiwan independence