Sadyr Japarov: SCO plays systemic role both in Eurasian affairs and on global level
AKIPRESS.COM – President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State in Tianjin, China, as part of a working visit on September 1.
The summit’s theme was “Putting Multilateralism into Practice, Ensuring Regional Security, and Promoting Sustainable Development”, the presidential press service reported.
Japarov stated that the SCO’s nearly 25-year history validates the wisdom and correctness of the principles on which the organization was founded.
“The organization has evolved into the largest trans-regional association, playing a systemic role not only in Eurasian affairs but also on a global level,” Japarov said.
He noted that the SCO is known for its commitment to international peace and stability and that new ideas and initiatives emerge each year, filling the agenda with new directions and creating opportunities for building mutually beneficial cooperation.
He added that the organization has been successful in protecting member states from the “three forces of evil”: terrorism, separatism, and extremism.
Japarov highlighted that the 2007 Treaty on Long-Term Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation laid the foundation for a new level of interaction among SCO member states. He said that conditions are now being created for a qualitative leap, particularly in trade and economic relations, which he believes should become the core of the cooperation.
The President also pointed to the significant potential of “green energy” and the digital economy. He noted that considering the dynamic growth of the economies of SCO member states, observers, and partners, it’s crucial to develop coordinated mechanisms for their combined efforts.
He also emphasized the value of the “SCO Plus” format, which allows the organization to increase the scale and funding of projects. This format helps promote economic integration across a large number of countries, including by creating an international transport network centered in Central Asia. Japarov concluded that this approach enables non-member countries to participate in projects, fostering dialogue between Asia and Europe.
