China appoints envoy to strengthen SCO relations
“The special representative is an important post China set up to deepen exchanges and cooperation with the SCO countries,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters.
Ambassador Yan Wenbin has been appointed as China’s special representative for SCO affairs as well as the national coordinator for the organization, Mao said.
“We believe he will actively fulfill his duties and maintain close working relations with the national coordinators of other SCO member states to deliver on the common understandings of the leaders, work for development and cooperation of the organization, jointly contribute to regional security, stability, development and prosperity and promote building of an even closer SCO community,” Mao added.
The SCO originated from the Shanghai Five mechanism, which included China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, later joined by Uzbekistan. The bloc eventually expanded to include Pakistan, India, Iran, and Belarus.
In addition to its 10 full members, the SCO counts 16 partners designated as observer or dialogue partners across Asia, Europe, and Africa. The organization spans roughly 24% of the world’s landmass and is home to about 42% of the global population. Member states contribute approximately one-quarter of global GDP, with trade among them rising nearly 100-fold over the past two decades. Their share of world trade increased from 5.4% in 2001 to 17.5% in 2020.
The 25th SCO summit, hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, resulted in the adoption of a 10-year development strategy through 2035, alongside agreements addressing security, trade, energy, and cultural collaboration.
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