In a bold move at the 24th SCO Council meeting this week, member states slammed unilateral economic sanctions and coercive measures that undermine international law. The group, which includes major Eurasian powers, vowed to defend a fair, open, and rules-based global trade system while addressing today's geopolitical shakeups. 💼⚖️
New World Order Alert
With the Global South's influence skyrocketing (📈), SCO leaders called this a 'historic shift' in power dynamics. They're pushing to amplify developing nations' voices in financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank – a direct challenge to traditional Western dominance.
Energy & Economy Frontlines
The communique reveals plans for a mixed energy future combining fossil fuels with renewables ⚡️, plus support for peaceful nuclear cooperation. On the economic front, leaders warned against 'fragmentation' of markets and pledged to keep supply chains flowing smoothly across borders.
UN Makeover Needed?
SCO states backed UN reforms to better reflect 2025's political realities, arguing current structures are outdated. They also rejected 'bloc-based confrontations' – a clear nod to rising tensions between major powers.
As supply chain guru Li Wei told us: 'This isn't just about economics – it's rewriting the playbook for 21st-century diplomacy.' 🔄🌐
