đ Tianjin, China â Chinese President Xi Jinping urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to reject âCold War mentality and bloc confrontationâ and promote a âmultipolar, just, and orderly worldâ during the blocâs 25th summit held from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin.
Addressing leaders from the SCOâs 10 full membersâincluding Russia, India, Iran, and PakistanâXi emphasized the organizationâs founding principles of mutual trust, non-alignment, and shared development. He called for deeper cooperation in security, trade, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and green industries.
The summit served as a platform for diplomatic engagement amid global instability. Notably, Xi held bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where both leaders agreed to pursue peaceful dialogue and reaffirmed that China and India are âpartners, not rivals.â Xi also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to reinforce strategic coordination and with Turkish officials to discuss regional stability.
Xi announced China would allocate „2 billion in aid and „10 billion in loans for SCO development projects, underscoring Beijingâs commitment to regional growth. He also advocated for expanded cultural and educational exchanges to strengthen people-to-people ties.
The summit marked the SCOâs continued evolution from a regional security pact into a broader geopolitical and economic alliance. With growing interest from observer states and dialogue partners, the organization is positioning itself as a counterbalance to Western-led institutions, promoting multilateralism and regional integration.
