At their summit in Kazakhstan on Thursday, members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) adopted the Astana Declaration. 📜
According to the declaration, SCO members reaffirm their commitment to building a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind. 🌍🤝
The unilateral and unrestricted strengthening of global anti-missile systems jeopardizes international security and stability, the declaration stated. 🚫🛡️
It calls on SCO members to oppose a confrontational mindset in resolving international and regional issues, promoting dialogue and cooperation instead. 🗣️✨
The declaration also strongly condemns acts causing massive civilian casualties and humanitarian disasters in Gaza, emphasizing that seeking security at the expense of others is unacceptable. 🕊️🚫
Excitingly, Qingdao City in east China's Shandong Province will be the SCO tourist and cultural capital for 2024 and 2025, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and vibrant community. 🏖️🎉
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