In a charged address at the SCO Plus Meeting in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to embrace multilateralism and defend an international system centered on the UN. His remarks underscored the need for collective decision-making, solidarity and cooperation in an era of global challenges.
"We should uphold the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit," Xi said. He called on the SCO to lead by example in the Global Governance Initiative and to "strengthen solidarity and coordination, and oppose unilateralism."
Xi also highlighted the importance of safeguarding the UN's status and authority to ensure its irreplaceable role in global governance. The SCO Plus platform, which brings together key economies and regional players, is now being positioned as a cornerstone for shaping a rules-based, inclusive international order.
For entrepreneurs and tech innovators, this renewed push for cooperation could translate into streamlined cross-border projects and digital trade corridors. Thought leaders and changemakers may find new avenues to advance sustainable development goals under a strengthened UN framework, while sports and entertainment fans could see richer cultural exchanges across SCO nations. Travelers and digital nomads might benefit from more open corridors and collaborative visa arrangements driven by multilateral agreements.
The meeting in Tianjin concluded with a rallying call to build bridges, not barriers, and to reinforce the UN-centered system as the bedrock of peace and shared prosperity.
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