6 takeaways from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opening

Xi announces the formal start of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s summit in Tianjin on Monday. Photo: CCTV

Xi made the remarks at the official meeting of the SCO leaders during their annual summit in China’s northern city of Tianjin on Monday.

Alongside a keynote speech by Xi, leaders from Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Russia gave speeches.

The Post outlines some of the key takeaways from Monday’s summit.

1. Upholding fairness and justice

Xi urged the states to uphold fairness and justice, engage in multilateralism and advocate for inclusive economic globalisation and an equitable global governance system.

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