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UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Cooperation with SCO

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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution with overwhelming support, commending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for its constructive role in promoting regional peace, development, and cooperation. The resolution, introduced by China and co-sponsored by nearly 40 countries, including all SCO member states, expresses support for strengthened dialogue and collaboration between the UN and the SCO. The adoption of the resolution reflects the international community's recognition and support of the SCO, with representatives from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Pakistan, Iran, Cambodia, Cuba, Venezuela, and Serbia speaking highly of the SCO's work.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on cooperation with the SCO with overwhelming support, commending the organization for its constructive role in promoting regional peace, development, and cooperation.
  • The resolution, introduced by China and co-sponsored by nearly 40 countries, including all SCO member states, expresses support for strengthened dialogue and collaboration between the UN and the SCO.
  • The SCO Tianjin Summit was highlighted as a significant event, with Chinese President Xi Jinping's proposal of the Global Governance Initiative warmly welcomed and actively supported by all parties.
  • The representatives of SCO member states and other countries emphasized that the adoption of the resolution with overwhelming support reflects the international community's recognition and support of the SCO.
  • The Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi meets the needs of the times and will play a crucial role in addressing global challenges and enhancing global governance.
  • The SCO has grown under the guidance of the Shanghai Spirit and has become the world's largest regional organization since its founding 24 years ago.
  • The SCO's efforts in supporting the work of the United Nations have been highly commended in the resolution.

Statistics:

  • 40 countries co-sponsored the resolution, including all SCO member states.
  • 24 years: the duration of the SCO's existence since its founding.
  • English: the language used by the representatives of SCO member states and other countries to speak highly of the SCO's work.

Sources:

  • 06 Sep 2025 (NAMPA) The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution with overwhelming support on cooperation between the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
  • Geng Shuang, charge d'affaires of the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations, introduced the draft resolution at the General Assembly.
  • Geng noted that since its founding 24 years ago, the SCO has continued to grow under the guidance of the Shanghai Spirit and has become the world's largest regional organization.
  • Representatives of Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Pakistan, Iran, Cambodia, Cuba, Venezuela, and Serbia spoke highly of the SCO Tianjin Summit and the work carried out by China during its rotating presidency.

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