During a press conference on October 17, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addressed questions from reporters, including inquiries about the recently concluded 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government in Islamabad, Pakistan.
When asked to share the outcomes and highlights of the meeting, Mao Ning elaborated on the discussions that took place among the leaders. She noted that they engaged in thorough discussions regarding the future of cooperation among SCO member states in trade, culture, and other areas amidst evolving global circumstances, reaching significant agreements.
Mao highlighted that Premier Li Qiang further explained the importance of President Xi Jinping’s vision of building a unified, mutually trusting, peaceful, prosperous, friendly neighborhood, and a fair and just “Five Common Homes” for the SCO. She emphasized the call from various leaders to uphold the “Shanghai Spirit,” strengthen solidarity and collaboration, and ensure the implementation of the consensus achieved at the summit.
The participating leaders praised China’s vital contributions to the development of the SCO and the promotion of regional peace and stability, expressing their commitment to actively support China as it assumes the rotating presidency of the organization. They also reiterated their determination to deepen cooperation in areas such as security, trade, investment, finance, connectivity, and cultural exchanges, aiming to transform the SCO into a reliable foundation for the development and well-being of their nations.
