Tianjin [China], August 31 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tianjin, North China, on Sunday to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Global Times reported, citing CCTV News. This marks yet another visit by Putin to China, following his state visit in May 2024.
Russia is one of the six founding member states of the SCO. China and Russia have consistently maintained close contact within the framework of the organization. After concluding his trip in Tianjin, Putin will head to Beijing to attend a gathering marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
According to the Russian side, Putin is accompanied by a “large and significant” delegation to China, which includes three deputy prime ministers, more than 10 ministers, and representatives from major enterprises. His visit for these events underscores the high level of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era, Global Times reported.
The 2025 SCO Summit has on its agenda issues such as addressing security challenges more effectively and enhancing financial mechanisms as member states seek to strengthen unity, support multilateralism, and represent Global South nations, China Daily reported, citing observers.
The SCO Summit, scheduled for Sunday and Monday in Tianjin, will feature the participation of more than 20 foreign leaders and 10 heads of international organizations. According to China Daily, the Chinese president will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO and the “SCO Plus” Meeting, delivering keynote speeches.
The 2025 Summit marks the fifth time China has hosted an SCO summit and will be the largest gathering since the organization’s founding. Citing an article by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in People’s Daily on Saturday, the report noted that the SCO “has held 110 important events” since China assumed the rotating presidency in July last year. (ANI)
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