Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is playing a crucial role in shaping a fairer, multipolar world order by promoting equal cooperation, mutual respect, and non-confrontation.
In an interview with Xinhua News Agency ahead of the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, Putin said the organisation’s strength lies in its founding principles of inclusivity, respect for national uniqueness, and non-targeting of third parties.
“Drawing on these values, the SCO contributes to shaping a fairer multipolar world order, grounded in international law, with the United Nations at its core,” Putin noted.
The Russian President emphasised that the summit would enhance the SCO’s capacity to address global challenges, bolster solidarity across Eurasia, and inject “powerful new momentum” into the grouping.
Putin, who has already arrived in China for the summit scheduled from August 31 to September 1, is expected to hold bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines.
Highlighting Moscow-Beijing ties, Putin said Russia and China share “broad common interests and strikingly similar views” on key international issues. He expressed confidence that their cooperation would modernise the SCO to meet contemporary demands.
Putin also praised China’s role within the G20, underscoring joint efforts with Russia and other BRICS members to shift the group’s agenda toward the priorities of the Global South. He welcomed the African Union’s inclusion in the G20, calling it a step towards deepening synergies between global platforms.
The 25th SCO Summit, chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping, will witness participation from over 20 foreign leaders and 10 heads of international organisations. This year’s gathering is set to be the largest since the organisation’s establishment.
