The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 has commenced in Tianjin, marking China's fifth hosting of the event and its largest gathering to date. Over 20 national leaders and 10 international organization heads convened to review achievements and shape the bloc's future under the banner of building 'a closer SCO community with a shared future.'
In an exclusive interview with CGTN Stringer, Pakistani political analyst Mushahid Hussain Syed emphasized the organization's growing influence: 'The SCO has become a major plank of Asia and the Global South, offering an alternative platform for South-South cooperation.'
The summit highlights the enduring relevance of the 'Shanghai Spirit' – principles of mutual trust, equality, and respect for civilizational diversity that have guided the organization since its 2001 inception. Observers note the timing coincides with increasing Global South demands for multilateral economic cooperation and security coordination.
As delegates discuss regional connectivity projects and counter-terrorism strategies, the Tianjin summit is poised to address critical challenges ranging from sustainable development to digital infrastructure partnerships across Eurasia.
