Chinese President reportedly concludes successful one-on-one talks with Indian Prime Minister Modi, according to a Beijing-based journalist
The city of Tianjin, China, is once again the centre of global attention as it hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. This marks the fifth time China has taken the helm of the SCO, with President Xi Jinping presiding over the event.
Over the past year, China has been rotating the presidency of the SCO, and this summit promises to be a significant moment for the world to stand together and continue collaboration in upholding multilateralism.
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is among the global leaders expected to attend the summit. The bilateral meeting between Xi Jinping and Modi in Tianjin was a highlight, with both leaders reaffirming their partnership and expressing a commitment to expand their bilateral ties.
Border issues, a long-standing concern, were acknowledged by Modi as something that should not affect the relations between India and China. Xi Jinping echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that India and China are partners, not rivals.
In a move that symbolizes the strengthening of ties, direct flights between India and China are expected to resume. This development is expected to boost trade and people-to-people exchanges significantly.
The leaders of the SCO member states, including Russia's President Vladimir Putin, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and others, are gathering in Tianjin to strengthen cooperation and support multilateralism in an increasingly polarized world.
In addition to political discussions, the SCO Summit has been a platform for over 100 activities, including agricultural, training, cultural exchanges, and media collaboration. These initiatives underscore the organization's commitment to fostering a spirit of unity and collaboration.
China is delivering a Tianjin declaration highlighting the latest results and fruitful outcomes of the SCO. The declaration is expected to provide a roadmap for future cooperation among the member states.
Collaboration is crucial in upholding multilateralism and tackling challenges facing unilateralism and protectionism. The SCO Summit in Tianjin serves as a testament to this, with global leaders expected to release a statement commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's war against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war, as well as the founding of the United Nations.
Over 3,000 journalists are expected to cover the SCO this time, reflecting the worldwide interest in this gathering of global leaders. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin, China, promises to be a pivotal event in the global political landscape.
