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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization concluded its summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, with China taking over the rotating presidency. Leaders discussed key issues in regional security and development.
The SCO summit in Astana marked a significant step as member nations embraced the Shanghai Spirit to strengthen cooperation, security, and prosperity across the region.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Astana, expressing optimism about the future of China-Belarus relations and welcoming Belarus into the SCO.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iran’s interim president Mohammad Mokhber at the SCO summit in Astana, signaling strengthened ties and negotiations on a comprehensive bilateral cooperation agreement.
Officials and media representatives from SCO member states met in Astana to enhance mass media cooperation, emphasizing the Shanghai Spirit to promote mutual understanding and a healthy global public opinion environment.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met in Astana to enhance cooperation, discuss strategic partnerships, and reaffirm mutual support on key international issues.