Russia, China leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
Summary
Leaders from Russia, China, and other countries are meeting in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The group focuses on economic and political cooperation, and this summit highlights their shared views on global issues and relations with the West.Key Facts
- The SCO annual summit is taking place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- Russia’s President Putin and China’s President Xi Jinping are attending, along with more than a dozen other leaders.
- The SCO focuses on economic cooperation but also discusses political issues like global power balance.
- Iran joined the SCO in 2023 and is attending; Turkey is participating as a dialogue partner but is not a full member.
- India and Pakistan, both full SCO members, are expected to attend.
- The SCO represents about 40% of the world’s population and 25% of global GDP.
- The meeting occurs after the US Treasury Secretary criticized China’s large trade surplus and plans talks with Chinese officials.
- This year marks the 25th anniversary of the SCO’s founding.
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