Chinese Ambassador: SCO Summit Demonstrated Cohesion and Pragmatism

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Tianjin was the largest in the organization’s history and marked a new milestone in its development. The forum was attended by 23 foreign leaders and their representatives, including President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, as well as 10 heads of international organizations.

According to Yu Jun, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of China to Uzbekistan, the summit showcased cohesion and pragmatism, giving new meaning to the “Shanghai spirit” in contemporary conditions. “The agreements reached confirm that the SCO is confidently advancing along the path of multilateral cooperation, fairness, and equality, strengthening regional and global stability,” the diplomat noted.

During China’s chairmanship of the SCO, around 200 events were held, 92 final documents prepared, and 36 initiatives proposed. The central outcome of the summit was the organization’s development strategy for the coming decade, setting the course for further strengthening cooperation and promoting a multipolar world.

A symbolic moment was the adoption of a special statement marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the founding of the UN, in which member states reaffirmed their commitment to historical truth, international law, and the UN system. Participants also expressed a unified stance in support of the multilateral trading system, opposing unilateral measures and protectionism.

A landmark decision was the creation of four security centers focused on countering threats and challenges, ensuring information security, combating transnational crime, and addressing drug trafficking. Experts believe these measures will enhance member states’ ability to respond collectively to emerging challenges and maintain regional stability.

Another key step was the political decision to establish the SCO Development Bank, opening new opportunities to finance infrastructure projects and support the socio-economic growth of the region’s countries. Additionally, platforms and practical cooperation centers were created in the fields of energy, green industry, digital economy, science, and education.

During his summit speech, President Mirziyoyev proposed the creation of a regional critical materials center, an energy consortium, the resumption of the SCO–Afghanistan Contact Group, and initiated a declaration on nuclear safety. Chinese diplomats noted that these proposals reflect pragmatism and foresight, demonstrating Uzbekistan’s commitment to strengthening regional security and sustainable development.

The summit also included SCO reforms, unifying observer and dialogue partner statuses into a single “SCO Partner” category. Laos also joined the organization, expanding the “SCO family” to 27 countries.

Yu Jun emphasized that the agreements reached open a new chapter in the organization’s history. “The SCO has demonstrated readiness to work together for sustainable peace, justice, and prosperity. China and Uzbekistan will continue to play an active role in promoting cooperation within the organization,” the ambassador said.