Edward Poletayev, a political scientist of Kazakhstan and chairman of the "Eurasian World" Public Foundation, recently wrote in the "China Daily" that the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit will be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, and the power and resilience of the "Shanghai Spirit" will once again be fully demonstrated.

The ¡°Shanghai Spirit¡± resonates.

The article points out that in the literary work "The Nest of the Soul" by contemporary Chinese writer Feng Jicai, the city of Tianjin is not only the background of the story, but also an important role in shaping and influencing the protagonist's life journey. This work presents the unique charm of Tianjin's historical heritage, cultural heritage, scientific and technological progress and modernization, and leads readers to gain a deeper understanding of the life and development of the city.

The style of Tianjin presented in The Nest of the Soul echoes the "Shanghai Spirit", that is, mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations and seeking common development.

The SCO has always adhered to the "Shanghai Spirit", and its purpose includes strengthening mutual trust and good-neighborly friendship among member states; Encourage effective cooperation among member states in politics, economy, trade, science and technology, culture, education, energy, transportation, environmental protection and other fields; Work together to maintain and guarantee regional peace, security and stability; Establish a new international political and economic order based on , justice and rationality.

As a constructive international organization, the SCO has laid the foundation for a new global security concept and the principle of mutual trust. As a concept of international relations, "Shanghai Spirit" not only abandons confrontation and Cold War mentality, but also advocates universal humanistic values. This philosophy has resonated in many Eurasian countries experiencing unprecedented geopolitical turmoil.

After 24 years of development, the SCO has grown from having six founding members to a large family of 26 countries, including 10 full members, 2 observers and 14 dialogue partners.The declaration adopted at the SCO Summit reflects the consensus of approximately 3.5 billion people and is important.

Despite rising external threats, the SCO remains a pillar of stability in Eurasia, while at the same time, it is committed to expanding its ¡°crop of friends¡± and deepening multilateral cooperation.

China Leads the SCO Development Process

As the rotating chairmanship of the SCO for 2024-2025, China proposes to designate 2025 as the SCO "Year of Sustainable Development".In accordance with the relevant arrangements, China will host more than 100 activities, not only covering traditional areas of cooperation such as politics, security, economy and culture, but also involving innovation, poverty reduction, food security, healthcare, green development, digital transformation and artificial intelligence and other areas.

The various initiatives put forward by China are consistent with other SCO member states, which is conducive to mutual learning and mutual benefit, thus demonstrating China's responsible attitude as an active participant in international affairs. China's political system is known for its efficient decision-making, which can help the SCO meet challenges more effectively.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japan and the world anti-fascist war and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. At the Tianjin Summit, the SCO member states will issue a summit declaration in conjunction with the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, and make a common voice on major international and regional issues.

In particular, it is worth mentioning that the SCO is not a ¡°talking room¡± but a ¡°actionist¡±.The sound system makes cooperation within the SCO framework more productive and provides sufficient conditions for the transition from ¡°scale expansion¡± to ¡°quality improvement¡±.

Under the guidance of the ¡°Shanghai Spirit¡±, the SCO has become a platform for setting rational goals and conducting pragmatic dialogue in times of global turmoil, closely uniting several Eurasian powers.At present, SCO member countries and partners should seize opportunities for cooperation, based on mutual trust and tangible interests, and work together to accelerate development.

(The original English text was published in the Zhixianghui column of China Daily)