Armenian Ambassador to the Chinese mainland Vahe Gevorgyan sat down with CGTN's Cui Yingjie ahead of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit to share Yerevan's vision for a more connected and peaceful Asia. He praised the 'Shanghai Spirit' of peace, security and development, highlighting how it resonates with Armenia's own 'Crossroads of Peace' initiative.
Key takeaways:
- Peace & Collaboration 🤝
The Shanghai Spirit champions dialogue and mutual respect. From Bengaluru startups to Jakarta's creative hubs, young pros across South and Southeast Asia know that cooperation beats conflict. - Security & Stability 🔐
By working together on issues like cybersecurity and border management, SCO members can build safer digital and physical corridors—think seamless e-payments from Dhaka to Delhi. - Development & Connectivity 🌐
Gevorgyan highlighted how Armenia's Crossroads of Peace—geared toward trade, tech and tourism—can plug into the Belt and Road Initiative. Picture high-speed rail, green energy labs and e-commerce platforms linking Yerevan to Bali in no time.
Looking ahead to SCO2025, the envoy reaffirmed Yerevan's readiness to deepen engagement across the region. For young innovators in Ho Chi Minh City or Karachi, this means fresh chances to collaborate on tech projects, cultural exchanges and sustainable ventures.
As Vahe Gevorgyan put it, 'Global and regional projects should reinforce each other to build stronger connectivity.' ✨ Get ready for an Asia where ideas, people and resources flow like never before!
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Armenian envoy: Embracing the Shanghai Spirit for peace, connectivity
cgtn.com
