International journalists hail SCO role in fostering development and stability

Reporters from around the world have praised the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for its significant contributions to national development, regional stability and the search for global peace.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025, which is running in Tianjin until Monday, is being covered by more than 3,000 journalists from China and abroad, with many international reporters gaining unique insights on the gathering.

Irfan Ashraf, a reporter and anchor from Pakistan's Samaa TV, said this year's SCO Summit is expected to positively influence regional peace, economic growth and mutual understanding among nations.

He added that many countries are inspired by the Shanghai Spirit, which is characterized by mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and the pursuit of common development, with a focus on public welfare, justice and peace.

The Pakistani reporter said his country has benefited in many ways from collaboration within the SCO framework and expressed hope that the organization will play an even greater role in regional economic development.

Mert Yilmaz, senior correspondent for Turkish media outlet TRT Arabi, described the SCO Summit as a vital platform for strengthening relations among participating nations, a step that can positively contribute to the search for peace. He also expected economic cooperation to be a priority at the summit.

Karaman Syiagul, a reporter from Kyrgyzstan's Koom Press, remarked, "This SCO summit is a major gathering, bringing together more than 20 heads of state and international organization leaders. It is positioned to serve as a guiding force for stability and peaceful development."

Reflecting on her recent visit to the Port of Tianjin, she noted that the port, which is connected to more than 500 ports worldwide, exemplifies the vast potential for economic collaboration within the SCO. She said that Kyrgyzstan, being a landlocked country, stands to gain from the SCO's connectivity initiatives, which would enhance its access to international markets.

"The SCO member states share a common destiny," she said.

"We are, quite literally, in the same boat. It is only through collective effort and by pulling together that we can successfully navigate toward a future of peace and shared prosperity."

Liu Jianqiao contributed to the story.