Group 1 - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Political Party Forum was held in Urumqi, Xinjiang, with over 200 leaders from more than 20 countries participating [1] - Belarusian Ambassador to China, Chervyakov, emphasized the significant potential of political parties in enhancing political integration and serving as a link between member states' interests and SCO's common goals [2] - The forum serves as a platform for discussing governance, legal issues, and coordinating responses to sanctions, enhancing mutual trust among member countries [2] Group 2 - Chervyakov highlighted the importance of economic integration among SCO member states, which cover nearly 65% of the Eurasian landmass and have a combined population of over 3.5 billion, accounting for nearly half of the global population [2] - The total GDP of SCO member countries exceeds 25% of the global GDP, with this proportion continuing to rise [2] - Emphasis was placed on cooperation in infrastructure and logistics projects, as well as supporting smaller economies through investment funds and technology transfers [2] Group 3 - Energy cooperation among SCO member countries is crucial, as many possess significant mineral resources [3] - Expanding local settlement scales and developing free trade zones are essential for enhancing the independence of enterprises and resisting political and economic sanctions [3] - The SCO is viewed as having vast potential and significant implications for future global development [3]

迟福林表示，当前，自由贸易是全球最重要的公共产品，仍是引领区域经济一体化发展和经济全球 化的重要动力。中改院与世界自由区组织联合创设世界自由贸易论坛，就是为了发挥智库作用，围绕全 球自由贸易进程开展客观、专业的分析，就自由贸易面临的挑战和机遇展开高层次研讨，增进坚定不移 维护和推进自由贸易进程的共识与合力。 据介绍，首届世界自由贸易论坛致力于积极倡导维护、促进、拓展和繁荣全球自由贸易，覆盖发达 经济体与新兴市场。论坛将以"促进自由贸易与经济开放""强化全球商业与投资网络""推动可持续贸易 与创新""加强政策倡导与贸易便利化""促进新兴市场与贸易包容性""打造自由贸易知识与研究枢纽""推 动危机应对与贸易韧性"为重要目标，成为倡导自由贸易与经济一体化的重要平台。论坛聚焦全球自由 贸易与经济一体化，将通过汇聚关键利益相关方如政策制定者、企业领袖和智库专家，讨论、推动自由 贸易并强化全球经济合作。 据了解，2024年11月举行的中国改革国际论坛上，中改院院长迟福林与世界自由区组织主席穆罕默 德·阿扎鲁尼共同签署中国(海南)改革发展研究院-世界自由区组织合作备忘录，双方将围绕世界自由区 发展开展合作研究、交流研讨等一 ...