The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states issued a strong rebuke of unilateral economic coercion during their 24th Council of Heads of Government meeting this week, reaffirming their commitment to a rules-based international order. The joint communique released on November 19, 2025, outlines a collective vision for addressing global economic fragmentation while strengthening energy security and UN reforms.
Defending Multilateralism
Delegation leaders unanimously opposed measures violating the UN Charter, particularly those hindering international cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals. The statement emphasizes preserving the World Trade Organization's central role in global trade governance and calls for increased developing nations' influence in financial institutions.
Energy Security Roadmap
Member states committed to creating a diversified energy mix combining traditional fuels with renewable sources, aiming to ensure stable markets amid growing demand. The document specifically highlights cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy applications as part of sustainable development strategies.
UN Reform Priorities
The communique stresses the urgency of updating UN governance structures to better reflect contemporary political realities, particularly through enhanced representation for Global South countries. SCO members endorsed collaborative approaches to regional security challenges, rejecting bloc-based confrontation models.
The meeting outcomes signal the organization's growing influence in shaping Eurasian economic and security architectures, with analysts noting the timing coincides with increasing South-South cooperation trends in 2025.
