Wang Yi Delivers Video Remarks at the SCO Day Reception

On June 15, 2021, the SCO Day Reception was held in Beijing. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered remarks at the SCO Day Reception via video link.

Wang Yi said, 20 years ago, at the dawn of this century, the heads of state of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan announced officially the creation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). It was a decision that embraced the world trend of peace, development, and cooperation, and ushered in a new era of the countries in the region jointly pursuing security, development, and prosperity.

Wang Yi emphasized, the past 20 years is an embodiment of commitment to solidarity and a shared future. The SCO countries have risen above differences in ideology, social system and development path. They have supported each other on issues involving their respective core interests and major concerns. And they have engaged in close coordination in the face of external interference and various risks and challenges. These are concrete actions that give true meaning to the SCO community with a shared future.

Wang Yi said, as a founding member, China always views the SCO as a high priority in its diplomacy. At this new historic starting point, the SCO needs to stand at the forefront and take up the responsibilities of our times, and make greater contribution to world peace and development. Thus, China puts forward four proposals: first, set a shining example of a community with a shared future; second, unlock a new driving force for cooperation and mutual benefits; third, write a new chapter of mutual learning between civilizations; fourth, step up to new responsibilities in global governance.

June 15 this year marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of the

SCO. The reception was co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Secretariat of the SCO. SCO Secretary-general Vladimir Norov, and diplomatic envoys to China of SCO member states, observers, and dialogue partners attended.