SCO Foreign Ministers Meet in China, Focus on Cooperation and Issues
The meeting will provide a platform for the member states to discuss key issues, including security, economy, and culture, and to strengthen cooperation in areas such as counter-terrorism, trade, and investment, with the goal of promoting regional stability and prosperity.
China is set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign ministers' meeting in Tianjin, with representatives from 10 member states, including Russia, India, and Iran, expected to attend and discuss SCO cooperation and major international and regional issues.
The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, will bring together foreign ministers from the 10 member states, including China, Russia, and India, to focus on strengthening cooperation and addressing pressing global and regional concerns. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has already arrived in Beijing, while other ministers are expected to arrive on Monday, highlighting the significance of the meeting.
The SCO, established in 2001, has been a key platform for its member states to engage in dialogue and cooperation on various issues, including security, economy, and culture. The upcoming meeting is particularly important, given the complex international situation, and is expected to provide an opportunity for the member states to exchange views and perspectives on key issues.
In a recent development, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in China on July 14, 2025, and called for "continued normalisation" of ties between India and China. He also expressed appreciation for the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which was restarted last month after a six-year hiatus, and emphasized the importance of an open exchange of views and perspectives between India and China.
The SCO foreign ministers' meeting is expected to play a significant role in shaping the organization's future cooperation and addressing the challenges facing its member states, and the participation of key member states, including India, Russia, and China, will be closely watched, as they work together to promote regional stability and cooperation.