The meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states (15th) was held in Tianjin. After the meeting, China announced that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Tianjin Summit will be held from August 31 to September 1.
On July 15, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, announced at a joint press conference with SCO Secretary-General Yermekbayev that, as agreed by the member states, the SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, which is the top priority of the Chinese presidency. At that time, leaders of more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations will attend the summit-related activities.
Wang Yi said that the Tianjin Summit will become the largest summit in the history of the SCO’s development. I believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, the Tianjin Summit will surely become a grand event of unity, friendship and fruitful results, and the SCO will surely enter a new stage of high-quality development with greater unity, greater emphasis on cooperation, greater vitality and more achievements.
“I believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, the (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Tianjin Summit will surely become a united, friendly and fruitful summit, and the SCO will surely enter a new stage of high-quality development with greater unity, greater cooperation, greater vitality and more achievements.” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on the afternoon of the 16th.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi presided over the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and put forward five suggestions for the future development of the SCO: First, do not forget the original intention and carry forward the “Shanghai Spirit”; second, share safety and danger and lay a solid foundation for security; third, mutual benefit and win-win results to drive the development engine; fourth, be friendly and neighborly and build a beautiful home together; fifth, stick to the right path and defend fairness and justice.
“After the meeting, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and SCO Secretary-General Yermekbayev met with reporters and announced that the SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. All parties attending the meeting highly praised China’s outstanding work and positive achievements as the rotating presidency, fully affirmed the important role of the SCO, and expressed their willingness to coordinate and cooperate with China to jointly host the Tianjin Summit.” Lin Jian added.