Russian and Chinese Presidents Attend SCO Summit in Astana

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan, emphasizing the group's focus on regional security and economic cooperation. The SCO, created in 2001, aims to counter Western alliances and promote a multipolar world order. The summit welcomed Belarus as a new member and highlighted solidarity against external interference. Leaders like Kazakh President Tokayev, Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar, and UN Secretary-General Guterres participated in discussions on a just multipolar world order and common ground in handling internal differences. Additionally, bilateral talks between China and Uzbekistan focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, with a goal of increasing trade turnover and cooperation in various sectors.