SCO Summit in Tianjin: Strategic Alignment Amid Global Turbulence
SCO Summit in Tianjin: Strategic Alignment Amid Global Turbulence
The summit (Aug 31 – Sept 1) will gather the Heads of State Council at a time of global turbulence.
Sputnik prepared a quick overview of the key events and outcomes to watch ⬇
What to Expect
Over 20 key documents to be signed.
Informal talks among leaders to align positions on major global & regional issues.
The SCO as a consensus-driven platform – no hierarchies or diktats.
Biggest Summit Ever
Leaders from 20+ countries + heads of 10 international organizations.
Represents nearly half of the world’s population and a quarter of global GDP.
China as Host & Chair
Organized 100+ events since July 2024.
Focus: sustainable development, financial resilience, settlements in national currencies, and expanded e-commerce to bypass sanctions.
Key Priorities
Green economy
Artificial intelligence
Strengthening tech sovereignty & competitiveness.
Major Outcomes Expected
Tianjin Declaration
SCO Development Strategy to 2035, covering security, economy, culture, and global governance reform.
Special commemorations: 80 years since WWII’s end & UN’s founding.
Security & Diplomacy
Push for an equitable Eurasian security system.
Russia & China aligning on new global security frameworks.
Growing SCO role as a hub for Global South diplomacy (interest from Turkey, Egypt, others).
Challenges Ahead
Financing disputes & member tensions.
Geopolitical turbulence and trade wars.
Need for compromise to avoid gridlock.
If successful, the SCO could offer a “third way” – between great-power confrontation and global fragmentation.
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