[Explanation] President Xi Jinping attended the 20th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "SCO Summit") and delivered an important speech on November 10.
After the summit, Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng accepted an interview with the media and introduced the results of President Xi Jinping's participation.
Le Yucheng said that the 20th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has successfully concluded.
Taking into account the current situation of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the SCO member states decided to hold this summit in video mode according to the proposal of the rotating chairmanship of Russia.
[Concurrent] Le Yucheng, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
During the meeting, President Xi Jinping and leaders of various countries exchanged in-depth views on strengthening SCO cooperation and major international and regional issues under the epidemic situation, and jointly signed and issued the summit declaration and six statements on response to the new crown epidemic.
These important consensuses and common documents will have a major and far-reaching impact on the future development of the SCO and even regional and world peace and development.
[Explanation] Le Yucheng said that at the summit, Chairman Xi Jinping focused on the current situation and the long-term development of the SCO, and delivered an important speech entitled "Promoting the "Shanghai Spirit", Deepening Unity and Cooperation, and Building a Closer Community of Shared Destiny". Within the framework of the organization, a major initiative to build a "health community", "safety community", "development community" and "humanities community" has been put forward.
[Concurrent] Le Yucheng, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
President Xi Jinping’s important speech was a high-pitched speech. Looking to the future, he put forward a "Chinese plan" to promote the development of the SCO, enriching the profound connotation of the community with a shared future for mankind, drawing a blueprint for the next stage of the development of the SCO, pointing out the direction, and showing The historical responsibility and leadership style of leaders of major powers has received enthusiastic responses and positive responses from all parties.
[Commentary] Le Yucheng said that President Xi Jinping and the leaders of the participating countries exchanged views on the priority tasks of further strengthening SCO cooperation under the epidemic situation and major international and regional issues, and in-depth discussions on new ideas for jointly addressing risks and challenges and jointly promoting safe development The new measures have gathered important consensus, planned specific cooperation, and pointed out the next development direction of the SCO, which will have an important and positive impact on regional and world peace and development.
Le Yucheng introduced the achievements of President Xi Jinping's participation in the meeting from four aspects.
He said: First, it has strengthened the confidence and determination of all parties to unite and fight the epidemic.
The virus ravages the world, and the epidemic keeps repeating.
Only when the international community adheres to the supremacy of life and the people, and unites to fight the epidemic, can it effectively safeguard the lives and health of the people of all countries.
[Concurrent] Le Yucheng, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
President Xi Jinping proposed strengthening regional joint prevention and control, establishing a contact hotline for the disease control centers of member states, and continuing to run the SCO Traditional Medicine Forum.
[Explanation] The second is to clarify the future mission of the SCO.
[Concurrent] Le Yucheng, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
President Xi Jinping and leaders of various countries discussed cooperation plans through video, sending a clear signal that the SCO will shoulder the important tasks entrusted by the times, increase solidarity and mutual trust, deepen cooperation in various fields, and make a commitment to promote the security, stability, development and prosperity of all countries. diligent.
[Explanation] The third is to point out the priority direction for deepening the cooperation of the organization.
The SCO is faced with new situations and new tasks. It needs to plan cooperation in various fields from a strategic and long-term perspective, launch key projects, and raise the level of cooperation.
[Concurrent] Le Yucheng, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
President Xi Jinping put forward a series of important initiatives on deepening the organization's cooperation in key areas such as security, economics, and humanities, including deepening the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" with the development strategies of various countries, and promoting cooperation in the fields of digital economy, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and smart cities. and many more.
The documents issued by the summit focused on the common positions of leaders of various countries on cooperation in related fields. They also approved the SCO’s action plan for the next five years and other documents, and made specific arrangements and plans for the next stage of development of the organization.
[Explanation] Fourth, the international consensus on upholding multilateralism has been consolidated.
[Concurrent] Le Yucheng, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
President Xi Jinping advocated that all parties adhere to the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits. Global affairs are handled by all countries through consultation, governance systems are built by everyone, and development results are shared by all countries.
The leaders of the member states unanimously advocate firmly supporting the United Nations to play its due role and jointly maintain world peace, stability and security.
[Explanation] Le Yucheng said that as an important founding member of the SCO, China is willing to work with all member states to earnestly implement the consensus reached at the summit, continue to promote the "Shanghai spirit", and continuously improve the level of cooperation in various fields, and work together to create more A close SCO community with a shared future.
Reporter Xu Pengpeng Huang Yuqin reports from Beijing
Editor in charge: [Lu Yan]