Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Tianjin on Saturday ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, marking Vietnam's continued engagement with Asia's premier multilateral security and economic forum. The summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1, will convene leaders from SCO member states in the northern Chinese port city to discuss regional cooperation and global challenges.
This year's agenda focuses on enhancing trade connectivity, counterterrorism measures, and sustainable development initiatives across Asia. As an SCO dialogue partner since 2022, Vietnam's participation signals its growing strategic role in Eurasian economic networks. Tianjin – a hub for advanced manufacturing and international logistics – provides a symbolic backdrop for discussions about supply chain resilience.
Analysts highlight the summit's timing amid shifting global trade patterns, with SCO members accounting for nearly 30% of worldwide GDP. Prime Minister Pham's itinerary includes bilateral meetings with leaders from the Chinese mainland and Central Asian nations, with talks expected to address cross-border infrastructure projects and digital economy partnerships.
The SCO framework continues gaining momentum, with recent membership expansions reflecting Asia's evolving geopolitical landscape. A statement from the Vietnamese delegation emphasized commitments to 'open, rules-based cooperation that benefits all participating economies.'
