Core Points - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is entering a new phase of high-quality development, characterized by greater unity, collaboration, and vitality, as emphasized by the Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Research and Knowledge Exchange Center, Yahya bin Junaid [1] - The upcoming 2024-2025 presidency of China in the SCO is expected to facilitate various activities focused on sustainable development, aligning with the needs of member countries [1] - The SCO serves as an important platform for countries to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and shared development opportunities, with its expanding membership reflecting its growing appeal [2] Group 1 - The SCO is enhancing its role as a force for global peace and development, contributing significantly to sustainable development efforts [1][2] - The organization is focusing on cooperation in areas such as poverty alleviation, food security, and public health, which are crucial for achieving sustainable development goals [2] - The cultural exchange between China and Saudi Arabia, marked by the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations, is fostering deeper ties and mutual understanding [2] Group 2 - The infrastructure advancements and urbanization in China are seen as valuable experiences for other countries, particularly in the context of modernization [2] - The introduction of Chinese language courses in Saudi educational institutions highlights the growing cultural exchange and cooperation between the two nations [2] - The ongoing cultural year between China and Saudi Arabia is expected to enhance bilateral relations and promote friendship through various activities [2]

央视网消息：去年7月，白俄罗斯成为上海合作组织第十个成员国。白俄罗斯高度重视上合合作，是"上海精神"的坚定支持者和 践行者。对于中方轮值主席国工作，白俄罗斯驻华大使切尔维亚科夫给予最高评价。他表示，即将举行的天津峰会意义重大，将为上 合组织发展注入强劲动力。 白俄罗斯驻华大使 切尔维亚科夫：中国担任上合组织轮值主席国是本组织发展历程中的重要里程碑。对此，我必须给予最高评 价。正是中国的主席国地位促使本组织运作更具系统性。我们成功举办了一系列活动。这些活动覆盖领域广泛，几乎涉及成员国经济 发展的所有行业。作为上合组织轮值主席国，中方的工作堪称典范，其成功经验将为后续接任主席国的成员国所借鉴。 白俄罗斯驻华大使 切尔维亚科夫：毫无疑问，即将举行的上合组织峰会在整个组织的发展历程中具有重大意义。我们期待此次 峰会能够通过一系列重要的制度性和务实性机制，进一步完善组织建设。我们期待在此次峰会能够成立相关中心，包括应对安全威胁 与挑战综合中心，负责协调成员国在该领域的合作；其次是禁毒中心。因此，我们期待本次峰会能达成重大决议，为上海合作组织的 发展注入新的更强劲的动力。 白俄罗斯驻华大使 切尔维亚科夫：自2015年以来 ...

Group 1: Core Views - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is evolving into a more mature and pragmatic cooperation mechanism that will bring tangible benefits to its member countries in the next decade [1][7] - The SCO has expanded its agenda in security, economic, and cultural cooperation, enhancing its role in these areas [2][3] Group 2: Security Cooperation - The SCO has significantly broadened its security agenda, addressing not only traditional threats like terrorism but also new challenges such as cybercrime and organized transnational crime [2] - The regional anti-terrorism agency has effectively limited access to over 100,000 extremist internet resources and prevented hundreds of planned attacks [2] Group 3: Economic Cooperation - The SCO has transitioned from advocating ideas to implementing concrete projects, particularly under the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting various infrastructure projects [2][5] - Future economic integration efforts may include creating a "common economic zone," unifying customs rules, and advancing trade digitization [7][8] Group 4: Cultural Cooperation - The establishment of the SCO Youth Committee has provided a platform for nearly 800 million young people from member countries, enhancing cultural exchanges and regional ties [2][3] Group 5: Future Directions - The SCO should focus on strategic unity and strengthen its institutional framework to manage its expanding membership effectively [7] - Emphasis on innovation and talent investment, particularly in digital economy and green technology, is crucial for the SCO's future development [8]

Group 1 - The China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference concluded in Qingdao, emphasizing the importance of closer economic ties among SCO member states to transform the vision of "shared opportunities" into solid local economic cooperation foundations [1][2] - In 2024, trade between China and SCO member states, observer countries, and dialogue partners is projected to reach $890 billion, marking a historical high [1] - The conference served as a platform for local economic and trade cooperation, promoting economic globalization and the construction of an open world economy [1][3] Group 2 - The conference highlighted two new aspects: in-depth analysis of local economic trade cases and the establishment of direct business connections among enterprises [2] - The platform provided significant support for small and medium-sized enterprises in SCO countries, including customer order recommendations and trade resource connections [2] - Local economic cooperation is seen as foundational and pioneering in promoting practical cooperation within the SCO, with an increasing role in emerging fields such as green development and digital economy [2][3] Group 3 - The conference aimed to strengthen exchanges between local governments and enterprises of SCO countries, enhancing cooperation in industrial and supply chains [3] - A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Brest Free Economic Zone in Belarus and Chinese parks and enterprises, indicating steady growth in Chinese investments, particularly in machinery manufacturing and agricultural technology [3] - Key projects in energy cooperation and infrastructure connectivity were successfully signed during the conference, advancing comprehensive and multi-level practical cooperation within the SCO framework [3]

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]