Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. The gathering brought together foreign ministers from SCO member states, the SCO secretary-general, and the director of the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) to evaluate regional cooperation and align strategic priorities.
Progress Report on Economic and Regional Initiatives
Wang highlighted the steady implementation of China’s regional initiatives since the Tianjin Summit, pointing to the launch of seven cooperation platforms covering green industry, digital economy, scientific innovation, energy, higher education, vocational training, and artificial intelligence. These platforms have generated over 160 projects, driving continued growth in trade between China and fellow SCO member states.
China’s Four-Point Proposal for SCO Development
Wang presented four key proposals to guide the organization’s future: upholding the “Shanghai Spirit” of mutual trust and solidarity; strengthening security by establishing “four security centers” and favoring dialogue to resolve disputes; accelerating high-quality Belt and Road cooperation across trade, AI, and supply chains; and establishing a global governance model that upholds UN authority, refines internal mechanisms, and welcomes new members.
Broader Political Context and Strategic Commitments
Marking the SCO’s 25th anniversary, the 105th anniversary of the CPC, and the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, Wang stressed that the SCO remains a top priority in China’s neighborhood diplomacy. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to serving as a global builder of peace, contributor to development, and defender of the international order alongside SCO partners.
Collective Consensus and Summit Preparations
Delegates commended Kyrgyzstan’s rotating chairmanship and celebrated the SCO’s growth into a key pillar of a multipolar world. Member states pledged to combat the “three evil forces” (terrorism, separatism, and extremism), expand energy and digital connectivity, streamline organizational decision-making, adopt a formal joint statement, and sign resolutions setting the stage for the upcoming SCO Bishkek Summit.