The 24th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit took place in Astana on July 3-4, bringing together 16 heads of state in an expanded SCO+ format. A key highlight was when Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed designating 2025 as the SCO Year of Sustainable Development, aiming to steer member states towards new growth avenues.
President Xi emphasized the importance of regional cooperation through initiatives like the demonstration base for agricultural technology exchange and training, the local economic and trade cooperation demonstration area, and the ecology and environment innovation base. These platforms are set to foster collaboration and innovation, propelling the SCO nations towards a sustainable and prosperous future.
