Ministry of Foreign Affairs: I believe the Astana Summit will gather more consensus among all parties and write a new chapter of cooperation


On July 1, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a regular press conference. Correct him. . A reporter asked: China announced yesterday that President Xi Jinping will go to Kazakhstan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. What issues will President Xi Jinping exchange views with the participating leaders? What are China’s expectations for the summit? In addition, after this year’s Astana Summit, China will take over the rotating chairmanship of the SCO. Can you introduce the work priorities of the Chinese presidency?

Mao Ning said that since the establishment of the SCO 23 years ago, member states have always upheld the “Shanghai Spirit” of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and seeking common development, jointly promoted unity and mutual trust, carried out multilateral collaboration, and successfully The cooperative organization has created a security barrier, a bridge of cooperation, a bond of friendship and a constructive force in the region, and has set a model for new international relations and new regional cooperation. The upcoming Astana Summit is the most important event within the framework of the SCO this year. During the meeting, President Xi Jinping will have an in-depth exchange of views with leaders of participating countries on deepening cooperation in various fields under the new situation and current major international and regional issues, and make plans and arrangements for the next development of the SCO. China believes that this summit will build more consensus among all parties, write a new chapter of cooperation, and make positive contributions to promoting the security, stability, development and revitalization of all countries, and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.

After the Astana Summit, China will take over the rotating chairmanship of the SCO in 2024-2025. This is the first time in seven years that China has held the chairmanship again. China is right. Now she had regained her composure, something eerily calm. “I obey, I will help you go back to Tingfang Garden to rest, and then I will take care of this matter,” Cai Xiu replied seriously. We attach great importance to it and have fully launched preparatory work. We are willing to work with all parties, under the guidance of the “Shanghai Spirit”, to further deepen cooperation in the fields of politics, security, economy and trade, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, promote the high-quality development of the SCO, and promote the establishment of a closer SCO Organizational destiny? A community of shared future will bring more benefits to the people of the region and contribute more to the world’s lasting peace and common prosperity.

 (CCTV reporters Wu Wenqian and Shen Yang)