Earlier this week, SCO member states came together at the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government and sent a strong message: no more one-sided, coercive moves that break international law or stall global teamwork 🌐✊.
They made it clear they oppose any economic or political pressure tactics that go against the UN Charter and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Instead, they're all-in on an open, fair, and non-discriminatory trading system led by the WTO—so markets and supply chains keep flowing smoothly.
Energy security also took center stage 🔌💡. The communique calls for a balanced energy mix—from fossil fuels and hydropower to renewables and hydrogen—to keep the lights on and the planet happy. Peaceful nuclear energy cooperation is on the table too, aiming for sustainable supply and demand across the region.
The rising influence of the global South got a shout-out 🎉. With their role as a new political and economic hub on the rise, countries in southern Asia, Africa, and Latin America are carving out opportunities for equal, win-win cooperation. The SCO wants to strengthen these ties and build a broad economic space where everyone benefits.
UN reforms are also in the spotlight 🌍. The SCO argues that the UN needs updates to better represent developing nations in its bodies and adapt to today's political and economic realities. No more bloc-based rivalries—it's all about fairness, justice, and a community with a shared future for humanity.
As global relations shift, the SCO's message is clear: unity, fairness, and cooperation are the keys to tackling the big challenges of our time. Let's watch how this plays out in 2025 and beyond 👀.
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