Key quotes

• The “Shanghai Spirit”, transcending outdated concepts such as clash of civilizations, Cold War and zero-sum mentality, has opened a new page in the history of international relations and gained increasing endorsement of the international community.

• The Shanghai Spirit is our shared asset, and the SCO is our shared home.

• The road ahead, bumpy as it may be, will lead to a promising future.

• Today, the SCO stands as a comprehensive regional cooperation organization that covers the largest area and population in the world.

• In five days, the SCO will celebrate its 17th birthday, an occasion for us to review our organization’s remarkable journey and important achievements.