推动上海合作组织进入高质量发展新阶段（大使随笔·弘扬“上海精神”：上合组织在行动）

Group 1 - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is entering a significant phase as 2024 marks the year China assumes the rotating presidency, highlighting its role as the first international organization created with Chinese participation and named after a Chinese city [1] - The "Shanghai Spirit," which emphasizes mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and common development, serves as a guiding principle for the SCO and has gained widespread recognition in the international community [1][2] - The SCO has expanded from 6 member states to a total of 26 countries, including member states, observer states, and dialogue partners, making it the largest regional international organization in terms of area and population [1] Group 2 - The SCO has established a new cooperation model that promotes unity and collaboration among countries with different social systems and development paths, contributing significantly to regional peace, stability, and prosperity [2] - Under the theme "Promoting the 'Shanghai Spirit': SCO in Action," China is conducting over 100 activities across political, security, economic, and cultural fields, responding to the concerns of member states [2] - The announcement of 2025 as the "Year of Sustainable Development for the SCO" reflects the commitment of member states to focus on eight key areas of global development initiatives, enhancing cooperation and aligning development strategies [2] Group 3 - Uzbekistan, as a founding member of the SCO, has actively participated in bilateral and multilateral cooperation within the organization, with trade with SCO member states now accounting for 50% of its total foreign trade [3] - Various projects under the SCO framework, such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, are successfully implemented, fostering collaboration in sectors like renewable energy, digital economy, modern agriculture, and poverty alleviation [3] - The emphasis on practical actions and the need for the SCO to take on greater responsibilities in a changing world underscores the organization's potential to contribute to building a community with a shared future for humanity [3]