At the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Wednesday, a clear message was sent to the global community: the SCO member states stand firmly against protectionism and unilateral sanctions that threaten the integrity of the multilateral trading system and obstruct global sustainable development.
In their joint communique, the leaders emphasized that unilateral sanctions not only violate international law but also harm the interests of other nations and disrupt international economic relations. They underscored the detrimental impact such measures have on the global economy and the importance of adhering to internationally agreed-upon rules.
The SCO members highlighted the necessity of harnessing the potential of regional countries, international organizations, and multilateral mechanisms. By fostering a broad, open, mutually beneficial, and equal cooperative space within the SCO region, they aim to promote sustainable development while respecting international law and national interests.
Moreover, the member states stressed the critical need to collectively oppose trade protectionism that contravenes the rules and principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They called for the reinforcement of a non-discriminatory, open, fair, inclusive, and transparent multilateral trading system based on WTO principles to ensure global economic stability and equitable growth.
The unified stance of the SCO member states signals a strong commitment to collaboration and adherence to international norms, aiming to foster an environment conducive to shared prosperity and sustainable development.
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SCO member states oppose protectionism, unilateral sanctions
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