The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have collectively expressed their strong opposition to protectionist measures, unilateral sanctions, and trade restrictions that undermine the multilateral trading system and hinder global sustainable development.
In a joint communique issued during the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the SCO on Wednesday, the heads of the delegations stated that unilateral sanctions violate international law, harm the interests of other countries, and disrupt international economic relations.
The leaders emphasized the importance of leveraging the potential of regional countries, international organizations, and multilateral mechanisms to build a broad, open, mutually beneficial, and equal cooperative space in the SCO region. They stressed that this should be done under the principles of international law while considering national interests.
They also expressed the necessity of working together to oppose trade protectionism, which violates the rules and principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The member states underscored the importance of continuing to consolidate a non-discriminatory, open, fair, inclusive, and transparent multilateral trading system based on WTO rules and principles.
This unified stance reflects the SCO member states' commitment to fostering a collaborative environment that promotes economic growth and sustainable development across the region.
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SCO member states oppose protectionism, unilateral sanctions
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