On the morning of September 1, the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states was held at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. The President chaired the meeting and delivered an important speech.

The President emphasized: Uphold pragmatism and efficiency. Continue to advance the reform of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, strengthen resource investment and capacity building, to make the organization’s mechanisms more complete, decision-making more scientific, and actions more efficient. Activate the Comprehensive Center for Responding to Security Threats and Challenges and the Anti-Drug Center as soon as possible, and complete the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Development Bank promptly, to provide stronger support for the security and economic cooperation of member states.

Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center

The Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center is a major modern exhibition and conference venue located in Tianjin, China. It was developed as part of the city’s initiative to become a hub for international business and trade, officially opening its doors in 2010. The center is renowned for its large-scale facilities and regularly hosts significant national and international expositions and events.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance founded in 2001 by the leaders of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It evolved from the “Shanghai Five” mechanism, which was formed in 1996 to resolve border disputes and build mutual security along their shared frontiers following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Today, it is one of the world’s largest regional organizations, focusing on combating terrorism and enhancing economic cooperation among its member states.

Council of Heads of State

The Council of Heads of State is the supreme body of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), an intergovernmental organization of post-Soviet republics. It was established in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union to facilitate cooperation and dialogue among the newly independent states. The council meets periodically to discuss and make decisions on key political and economic issues affecting the region.

Comprehensive Center for Responding to Security Threats and Challenges

The Comprehensive Center for Responding to Security Threats and Challenges is a modern institution, likely established in the 21st century, that focuses on coordinating national responses to a wide spectrum of security issues. It represents a centralized, strategic approach to contemporary threats such as cyber warfare, terrorism, and hybrid conflicts.

Anti-Drug Center

The Anti-Drug Center is a modern institution dedicated to public education, prevention, and rehabilitation services in the fight against substance abuse. While not a historical site in the traditional sense, its establishment reflects a growing global recognition, particularly from the late 20th century onward, of the need for a comprehensive public health approach to drug addiction.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization Development Bank

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Development Bank is a proposed financial institution intended to fund joint infrastructure and development projects among SCO member states. Its conceptual history is tied to efforts, primarily led by China, to increase economic integration within the bloc since the early 2010s. However, as of now, the bank remains a proposal and has not been formally established.