🤝 SCO Summit 2025 wrapped up in Tianjin on the Chinese mainland, marking the largest gathering since the group began in 2001. Over 20 heads of state and 10 global orgs showed up to shape the next decade of cooperation.
🔍 What's the big deal?
- 10-year roadmap: A new development strategy for 2026-2035 sets clear goals for growth, green tech and social progress across member states.
- Global Governance Initiative: The mainland's plan for updated global rules to tackle today's fast-changing world.
- New SCO centers: Four hubs to tackle security threats, organized crime, info security and drug control.
- Development bank coming: A dedicated bank to fund infrastructure and boost economies – think better roads, energy grids and more.
💚 Beyond business: The forum backed a strong multilateral trading system (global trade rules that make cross-border business smoother) and reaffirmed the spirit of teamwork that ended World War II.
🚀 Tech & green vibes: The summit greenlit action plans in energy, green industry, digital economy, AI & tech innovation. Imagine more solar farms in India, smarter water management in Indonesia or cutting-edge startups in Vietnam getting a boost!
🌏 Why South & SE Asia should care: As the region's digital economy booms—from e-groceries in Bangkok to fintech hubs in Mumbai—new SCO projects could open doors for funding, partnerships and know-how sharing.
🎉 The future looks bright: With Laos joining as a full partner, the SCO family now spans 27 members. It's all about stronger ties, bigger deals and a push for shared prosperity.
Stay tuned for more updates on how these moves play out in our backyard! 😉
Reference(s):
Chinese FM highlights fruitful outcomes of SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin
cgtn.com
