On October 16, 2025, a roundtable of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries on global governance was held in Beijing, organized by the Foreign Languages Press, the SCO Secretariat, and the China Institute of International Studies.
The event was attended by over 100 representatives from government bodies, diplomatic missions, think tanks, universities, media, business, and youth organizations from SCO countries.
The opening remarks were delivered by SCO Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev, Director of the Foreign Languages Press Zhang Bo, Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs Sun Linjiang, and other high-ranking officials.
In his speech, the Secretary General emphasized the significance of the Global Governance Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the SCO+ meeting in Tianjin on September 1 of this year. He highlighted the alignment of this idea with the principles of the “Shanghai Spirit,” as well as the efforts of SCO member states to build a representative, democratic, fair, and multipolar world order.
The Secretary General also reported on the achievements of the SCO over its 24 years of development, particularly the outcomes of the Tianjin summit. The initiatives and proposals of the SCO heads of state were noted, and the Secretariat’s firm commitment to facilitating their practical implementation and supporting Kyrgyzstan’s chairmanship was underscored.