Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to become a global governance powerhouse during the 24th SCO Council meeting this week, emphasizing development, security, and innovation as key priorities for the bloc's 2026-2035 strategy. 💡
Three-Point Power-Up 🔋
Li outlined a roadmap for the SCO to:
Leverage 'Shanghai Spirit' strengths – aligning with Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative launched at this year's SCO Tianjin Summit
Boost development-security synergy – including faster establishment of the SCO Development Bank and a new China-SCO metabolic disease research hub 🏦
Fuel tech transformation – with plans for 20 million kilowatts of new renewable energy capacity by 2030 and expanded AI/digital economy cooperation 🤖
Global High-Fives ✋
The meeting saw leaders from Russia, Central Asian states, and other members endorse plans to:
Accelerate Belt and Road connectivity projects 🚆
Stabilize global supply chains 🌍
Launch joint anti-terrorism initiatives through existing security centers 🛡️
With 15+ cooperation documents signed – covering everything from rail networks to social development – the SCO is leveling up its role in shaping what Li called "a community with a shared future for humanity."
