上合组织天津峰会丨上海合作组织成员国元首理事会关于支持多边贸易体制的声明

Group 1 - The leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) recognize the rising uncertainty in the global economy and the spread of restrictive trade measures, emphasizing the importance of a multilateral trade system for promoting inclusive economic growth and sustainable development [2] - The SCO supports a multilateral trade system based on World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, highlighting the need for special and differential treatment for developing countries, including the least developed countries [2][3] - There is a call for dialogue and cooperation among parties to adhere to international trade laws, including WTO rules, to eliminate restrictive measures that violate these rules [2][3] Group 2 - The SCO emphasizes the significance of development issues within the WTO's work, advocating for the improvement of special and differential treatment provisions for developing countries and supporting the integration of least developed countries into the multilateral trade system [3] - Concerns are raised regarding global food security challenges, with a focus on expanding agricultural production and ensuring diverse and smooth food supply chains to protect the interests of developing and least developed countries [3] - The SCO supports the acceleration of discussions on the WTO's e-commerce work program, aiming to develop resolutions that address digital inequality and enhance consumer and business confidence in e-commerce [3] Group 3 - The importance of open, inclusive, stable, resilient, and diversified supply chains for achieving sustainable development goals is emphasized [5] - The SCO expresses concern over measures that undermine the stability of global supply chains and encourages continued efforts to strengthen international cooperation in this area [6] - There is a call to enhance the inclusivity of the multilateral trade system by increasing membership, improving regional representation, and attracting more developing countries, including least developed countries, to join the WTO [6]