On April 25, 2025, a briefing was held at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) by the Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretariat, Batir Tursunov, for experts of the Center for SCO Studies.
In his speech, the Deputy Secretary-General informed about the dynamics of the multilateral interaction development among the SCO member states, the progress in implementing the agreements reached at the heads of state summit of the Organization, and the results achieved as of the 2024 summit in Astana.
The participants were particularly interested in the issues of expanding the Organization's external relations and developing cooperation with dialogue partners and observer states. Special attention was given to preparations for the upcoming Organization Summit in the People's Republic of China.
During the briefing, it was noted that amid the growing global challenges and threats, the task of enhancing the SCO’s role in creating conditions for strengthening security and stability, building a democratic, just, and multipolar international order is becoming increasingly relevant. The importance of maintaining a firm commitment to the principles of the "Shanghai Spirit" was emphasized: mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, respect for cultural diversity, and joint development.
As part of the visit, Batir Tursunov held a meeting with the President of the Shanghai Federation of Social Science Associations, Wang Jian, during which an exchange of views took place on strengthening dialogue between expert-analytical circles of the SCO member states.
In addition, a visit was organized to the Demonstration Zone of China-SCO Trade and Economic Cooperation in Shanghai.