Xi Urges SCO to Put People First, Build Foundation for Lasting Friendship

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to prioritize the needs of its people, saying this approach would lay a solid foundation for friendship across generations. His remarks were made during a recent SCO gathering, where he emphasized the importance of people-centered cooperation among member states. Xi’s statement underscores the bloc’s focus on shared development and long-term stability, rather than short-term political gains. The call aligns with the SCO’s broader goals of mutual trust, regional security, and economic partnership.