Amid volatile regional and global challenges in geopolitical, geostrategic, and geoeconomic scenarios, China has injected effective stimulus in SCO member states, allowing them to thrive economically while championing the noble causes of mutual trust, unity, peace, stability, cultural harmony, and people-to-people bonding under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

As a responsible global leader, China has played a dynamic role in transforming the SCO to address regional economic crises, security challenges, cultural gaps, and mutual development concerns. Since the SCO was established in 2001, and leading up to the game-changing summit being held from October 15-16 in Pakistan under China’s guiding patronage, SCO member states, particularly underdeveloped countries, have witnessed inclusive trade growth, infrastructure upgrades, security improvements, and sustainable development across various spheres of life.

At a time when developing countries were in disarray and losing hope of economic survival due to the divide and rule policies and vested interests of superpowers, China provided the guiding light of the SCO, enabling member states to grow and thrive as a united force on the basis of equity, respect, and brotherhood. The SCO emerged as a symbol of unity in an era of global shifts and conflicting interests, supporting multilateralism and advancing shared........

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