General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in Tianjin on Sunday, marking Lao PDR’s active presence at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. The gathering will take place from August 31 to September 1 in the northern Chinese mainland port city.
Since joining the SCO as a full member in 2020, Lao PDR has leveraged the forum for deeper regional ties. This year’s summit is expected to bring together heads of state and delegations from Central and South Asia, as well as key partners like Russia, India and Pakistan. Together, they represent over 40% of the world’s population and nearly one-third of global GDP.
On the agenda: cross-border connectivity projects, digital trade corridors and security cooperation. With plans to expand rail links from Vientiane to Kunming on the horizon, Lao leaders will explore new investments in logistics and green infrastructure. Tech startups and young entrepreneurs from across the region will also highlight opportunities in fintech, e-commerce and renewable energy.
For young global citizens and digital nomads, the summit offers a front-row seat to Asia’s shifting economic map. Whether you’re following policy shifts on human rights, scouting emerging travel routes or tracking the next big tech hub, the SCO remains a key stage for tomorrow’s changemakers.
As delegates arrive in Tianjin, all eyes are on how member states will balance growth with sustainability, and security with openness. Stay tuned for live updates on bilateral meetings and major announcements shaping the region’s future.
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