Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 29 (Reporter Fang Junwei Huang He) Xie Fuzhan, President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and chairman of the Sino-Russian strategic cooperation high-end cooperative think tank, pointed out that in the face of the severe global spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, in China and Russia Under the impetus, the SCO has played an important role in the joint fight against the epidemic.

　　On the 28th, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Russian Council of International Affairs jointly organized an international video conference with the theme "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Participating in Regional Governance: New Ideas and New Platforms".

Xie Fuzhan made the above remarks when speaking at the video conference.

　　Xie Fuzhan believes that at present, the SCO needs to further enhance its cohesion and joint action capabilities, and through deepening the potential for cooperation, strive to reduce the negative economic and social impact of the epidemic, in order to promote regional economic recovery and maintain regional stability in the "post-epidemic era" Development plays a more active role.

　　Zhang Hanhui, Chinese ambassador to Russia, believes that the SCO itself is the product and platform of the active participation of regional countries in regional governance, and has played an important role in maintaining regional stability and promoting regional development.

The epidemic has caused a certain impact on the development of the member states of the organization, but it has once again proved that holding a group for warmth and mutual benefit is the only way to solve the dilemma.

Innovative development and openness are the guiding ideas for creating new cooperation growth points.

He believes that the SCO, after being baptized by wind and rain, will surely live up to its trust and continue to move forward, injecting strong momentum into regional and global governance in the "post-epidemic era".

　　Ivanov, chairman of the Russian International Affairs Committee, said that the SCO has become one of the most influential international organizations in the world over the past 20 years since its establishment.

Today when global governance is facing challenges, the SCO has once again proven itself as an effective mechanism for multilateral international cooperation.

He believes that the SCO has great potential and is our common wealth.

　　Russian Ambassador to China Denisov pointed out that the epidemic has not affected the SCO member states to carry out meaningful and high-quality cooperation.

During and after the epidemic, cooperation between Russia and China will gain new impetus and continue to promote constructive cooperation in various fields with other member states.

　　SCO Secretary-General Norov stated that the SCO has taken a number of measures to deal with the impact of the epidemic on the member states of the organization.

He believes that the SCO will continue to play an active role in building mutually beneficial cooperation among its member states.

　　Sun Zhuangzhi, director of the Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and deputy chairman and secretary-general of the Sino-Russian strategic cooperation high-end cooperative think tank, said that in the context of the epidemic, the SCO must first contribute to the response of regional countries and develop public health. Cooperation in fields, do a good job in controlling the epidemic and preventing rebounds, and strengthen cooperation in the fields of health, epidemic prevention, and technological innovation.

At the same time, we must also contribute our efforts in maintaining regional stability, promoting economic recovery and development of various countries, improving the global governance system, and maintaining multilateralism.

　　"I believe that after this epidemic, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will demonstrate special values ​​and important roles different from other international organizations, present a new development trend, and usher in a new development opportunity." Sun Zhuangzhi said.