Bishkek, July 27, 2026 /Kabar/. The media and think tanks of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states should make an important contribution to strengthening mutual trust between states, developing cooperation, and ensuring peace and stability in the region. Xi Yanchun, Deputy Director of Xinhua News Agency, stated at SCO media and think tanks forum in Bishkek.
According to her, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of SCO, and during this period, the organization's member states have strived for development through joint efforts and have carried out significant work to strengthen peace and stability.
"For 25 years, member states have stood united and strived for common development. Within the SCO, media outlets and think tanks fulfill an important mission, serving as a bridge to strengthen regional and global peace and stability," Xi Yanchun said.
She noted that Xinhua News Agency always strives to highlight the SCO's history and achievements on the global stage and convey the organization's voice to the international community.
Xi Yanchun presented five key initiatives to forum participants.
First, she noted the need to find common goals and strengthen mutual trust despite existing differences. She believed that media outlets and think tanks should contribute to deepening mutual understanding between peoples and promoting shared values.
The second focus is supporting mutually beneficial cooperation and joint development. She emphasized the need for media outlets and think tanks to intensify research into economic integration, exchange of experiences, and national development policies.
Thirdly, Xi Yanchun called for the development of openness and cultural and humanitarian ties. She noted that the SCO region is a region of close interaction between ancient civilizations, diverse cultures, and peoples.
Fourth, she noted the importance of supporting justice and multilateral cooperation. "In today's changing world, media outlets and think tanks in SCO countries must promote ideas that advocate unity, cooperation, and international justice," she stated.
Fifth, the development of effective and practical cooperation. Xi Yanchun emphasized the need for media outlets and think tanks to continuously prepare joint journalistic investigations, research, and expert reports.
She also announced that Xinhua News Agency will present two analytical reports at the forum. They will analyze the results of the SCO's 25 years of activity, as well as prospects for further cooperation.
Xi Yanchun added that media and think tanks play an important role in strengthening mutual understanding between peoples and widely disseminating the ideas of multilateral cooperation.
"Views and ideas know no boundaries. The media and think tanks of the SCO family bear a special responsibility and must work together to achieve a development path based on unity, mutual trust, and mutually beneficial cooperation," she concluded.
