The Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a framework led by China and Russia, was held in India on May 5, and the two leaders confirmed that they will strengthen cooperation in areas such as economic cooperation and regional security.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in the southern Indian state of Goa on May 5, and was attended by Foreign Minister Jaishankar of India, which holds the Presidency, as well as Foreign Minister Qin Gang of China and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.
"Our decision, which accounts for 40% of the world's population, will surely have an impact on the world," Jaishankar said, expressing his intention to develop this framework that includes countries such as India and Central Asia in addition to China and Russia.
At the press conference held after the meeting, he clarified that they confirmed that they would strengthen cooperation in areas such as economic cooperation and regional security.
On the other hand, according to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Qin stated at the meeting, "I oppose the interference of external forces in regional problems," and reined in the United States, which is at odds in terms of economy and security.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also said he explained to foreign ministers his claims that Ukrainian drones launched an attack on the Kremlin.
China and Russia seem to want to strengthen cooperation with participating countries within the framework led by both countries and compete with the United States.
On the other hand, India, which holds the Presidency, maintains relations with Europe and the United States, such as participating in the "Quad" framework with the United States, Japan, and Australia, and wants to increase its presence in the international community by participating in various frameworks.