The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) issued the Tianjin Declaration after its 25th Council of Heads of State meeting. The declaration emphasized respect for sovereignty, non-interference, and stronger regional cooperation. SCO leaders pledged to uphold the independence and territorial integrity of all nations. They also rejected threats, intimidation, and any interference in internal affairs.
A key highlight was the call for urgent reforms in the United Nations. SCO members urged that the UN better represent developing countries in its decision-making bodies. They stressed that the UN must adapt to modern political and economic realities. The declaration emphasized the UN’s role as a central platform for global cooperation and collective security.
Leaders also rejected bloc-based and confrontational politics on regional and global stages. Instead, they supported building an inclusive, equal, and indivisible security framework. The SCO called for peace and stability through cooperation, not division. This approach aligns with the “Shanghai spirit” of mutual trust, equality, and respect for cultural diversity.
The declaration further emphasized deepening cooperation in security, economic development, and cultural exchange across Eurasia. Leaders highlighted that these efforts will foster sustainable progress and closer political and economic ties. They reaffirmed their commitment to a stable and prosperous region.
The SCO summit stressed sovereignty, peaceful cooperation, and urgent UN reforms. The group rejected bloc politics and pushed for inclusive security architecture. The Tianjin Declaration reflects the members’ desire for unity, stability, and greater global representation for developing nations.