摘要：Under this vision, the SCO's remarkable development over 24 years has propelled it into a vital platform for regional security, ec

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has set a model for a new type of international relations. Chinese President Xi Jinping made these remarks while addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in China's Tianjin on Monday.

The member states were the first to put forward the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit as an effort to practice true multilateralism, Xi said.

Against protectionist headwinds, true multilateralism is what the international community has called for several times.

Under this vision, the SCO's remarkable development over 24 years has propelled it into a vital platform for regional security, economic collaboration, and international diplomacy, demonstrating a model of multilateralism rooted in mutual trust and respect.

"We were the first to conclude a treaty on long-term good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation, proclaiming our commitment to forge lasting friendships and refrain from hostilities," Xi said.

Over the past decades, the SCO has made substantial strides in fostering mutual political trust and safeguarding regional security. What was initially founded as a security group has evolved into a comprehensive organization representing a quarter of global GDP over the years.

China's investment stock in other SCO member states has exceeded $84 billion, and its annual bilateral trade with other SCO member states has surpassed $500 billion. Chinese companies have established over 3,000 enterprises in other SCO member countries, generating an average of more than 200,000 employment opportunities annually, according to China's Ministry of Commerce.

This year's summit has further consolidated these gains, reaffirming the SCO as a stabilizing force amid turmoil.

Xi pledged to provide 2 billion yuan ($281 million) in grants to SCO member states this year. The country will also issue an additional 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) in loans to the member banks of the SCO Interbank Consortium over the next three years.

Pragmatism is a key word that was stressed several times in Xi's Monday remarks. This perhaps explains the SCO's increasing popularity on the international arena.

It is worth noting that this year's summit is the largest in SCO history, reflecting the organization's expanding membership and influence. The organization has now expanded into a 26-nation family spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.

This growth enhances the SCO's significance as an alternative model for regional cooperation compared to Western-dominated organizations.

The inclusion of diverse members underscores the SCO's appeal as a platform where sovereignty and non-interference are respected while pursuing common goals of security, economic development, and cultural exchange. This adherence to core principles has made the SCO attractive to countries seeking balanced partnerships.

China, as a founding member, has proposed the Belt and Road Initiative, the SCO Interbank Consortium and others to strengthen this vision of a shared future.

Hosting the summit in Tianjin is a showcase of China's commitment to leading a cooperative, multipolar world order. China, on several occasions, has clearly indicated its dedication to making the SCO not just a forum for dialogue but a substantive actor in global governance.

This set the tone for the summit's agenda, aiming to chart the course for a high-quality, sustained partnership among member states. China's focus on equality, mutual respect, and shared growth resonates within the SCO framework, enhancing the organization's appeal and influence.

This year's summit comes at a challenging time. But the SCO's enhanced cooperation mechanisms and expanding appeal underscore its relevance in today's multipolar world. The SCO Tianjin Summit has further cemented the organization's role in fostering a stable, prosperous and interconnected region, embodying the enduring "Shanghai Spirit" and setting a precedent for the future of international cooperation.

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