Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has rallied Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members to strengthen unity and collaboration during a high-stakes meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan. The veteran diplomat emphasized the bloc’s role as a 'security barrier' and 'constructive force' amid rising global tensions. 🕊️
A Timeless Blueprint for Cooperation
Marking 23 years of SCO efforts, Wang highlighted achievements in regional stability and economic partnerships. But he didn’t shy away from calling out unnamed countries pursuing 'hegemony and power politics,' framing their actions as threats to the autonomy of developing nations. 💥
Four Steps to 'Shanghai Spirit' Success
Wang unveiled a roadmap for SCO members:
Prioritize solidarity to safeguard common interests
Promote inclusive dialogue over exclusionary tactics
Boost economic & security coordination
Champion multilateralism to ensure 'fairness and justice'
🎯 The proposals aim to position the SCO as a counterbalance to what Wang called 'interference and suppression' tactics by external forces.
Why It Matters for the 'Global South'
With over 40% of the world’s population under its umbrella, the SCO’s moves could reshape everything from trade routes to cybersecurity norms. Wang’s speech signals China’s push to level up partnerships among emerging economies. 📈 Let’s break down what went down ⬇️
