Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev has reiterated the group's firm stance on Taiwan's status, calling it “an inalienable part of China’s territory” during a recent interview. The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions following controversial remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about the Taiwan region. 🗣️🇨🇳
Historical Consensus Meets Modern Diplomacy
Yermekbayev reminded the world that SCO members first affirmed this position in their 2002 St. Petersburg Declaration, signed during the organization’s historic early years. Fast forward to 2025, the statement gains renewed significance as the world marks:
📅 80th anniversary of WWII victory
🌐 80th anniversary of UN founding
Lessons from History
The SCO leader emphasized the dangers of reviving militarism, quoting from the group’s September 1 Tianjin Summit statement: “Ignoring historical lessons is bound to lead to grave consequences.” The declaration specifically warned against:
🚫 Tolerating Nazism/fascism
⚠️ Inciting racial/religious hatred
💥 Repeating wartime tragedies
With 2025 being a milestone year for post-war institutions, Yermekbayev stressed that “preserving historical truth” remains crucial for global peace. 🌍✌️
