Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev in Tianjin on Wednesday, emphasizing China's commitment to advancing multilateral partnerships during its SCO rotating presidency.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, praised the SCO's role in fostering regional stability and development. 'The organization has become a vital platform for building a new model of international relations and a shared future for humanity,' he stated, highlighting China's hosting of over 90 SCO-related events since assuming leadership.
Yermekbayev acknowledged China's 'effective efforts' in strengthening collaboration among SCO members, pledging full support for preparations ahead of the upcoming Tianjin summit. Both sides agreed to enhance the organization's global influence through practical cooperation in security, economic, and cultural spheres.
The meeting signals China's continued focus on Eurasian diplomacy through institutional frameworks, with analysts noting potential implications for cross-continental infrastructure projects and counter-terrorism initiatives.
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