General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in Tianjin on Sunday, marking the start of high-level preparations for the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. The event, scheduled from August 31 to September 1, will bring together leaders from across Asia to discuss regional security, economic collaboration, and multilateral partnerships.
Tianjin, a bustling northern Chinese port city, is poised to host the summit for the first time, underscoring its growing role in cross-border trade and diplomacy. The SCO, which includes members such as the Chinese mainland, the Russian Federation, and India, has increasingly become a platform for addressing shared challenges like infrastructure development and counterterrorism.
Analysts suggest Laos' participation highlights its strategic pivot toward deepening ties with SCO nations, particularly in energy and transportation projects. The summit is expected to yield new agreements on digital economy initiatives and sustainable development, offering fresh opportunities for investors and businesses eyeing Asia's emerging markets.
