Foreign ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states gathered in Tianjin on Tuesday to lay the groundwork for the bloc’s 2025 summit, signaling strengthened multilateral collaboration across Asia and beyond.
The meeting focused on finalizing preparations for the SCO Heads of State Summit scheduled for August 31-September 1, 2025 – the first to be hosted in the Chinese mainland’s northern port city. Officials signed multiple resolutions addressing regional security, economic integration, and cultural exchange programs.
Diplomats emphasized the SCO’s growing role in addressing global challenges, with discussions covering counterterrorism strategies, digital economy partnerships, and climate resilience initiatives. The Tianjin summit is expected to unveil new infrastructure projects linking Central and South Asia.
As a key platform representing 40% of the global population, the SCO continues expanding its influence through consensus-driven decision-making. Analysts note the 2025 summit could introduce innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable development across member states.
