Chinese President Xi Emphasises Friendship, Cooperation And Multilateralism At Tianjin Summit - CGTN

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- According to an article by China Global Television Network (CGTN), Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, underscoring China’s support for friendship, practical cooperation and multilateralism.

The summit, held from Aug 31 to Sept 1, marks the fifth time China has hosted the event. This year’s gathering is the largest in the SCO’s history, drawing leaders from over 20 countries and heads of 10 international organisations.

CGTN in a statement said President Xi met with several visiting leaders, including Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Myanmar’s Acting President Min Aung Hlaing, and Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

In discussions, Xi reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with these countries, citing historical ties and ongoing cooperation. Leaders also discussed development initiatives under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), including projects in infrastructure, energy, and trade.

In his meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Madbouly, Xi expressed support for aligning the BRI with Egypt’s “Vision 2030”, particularly in the areas of green energy and industrial cooperation. Talks with Cambodia focused on two key joint projects, namely the Industrial and Technological Corridor and the Fish and Rice Corridor.

China also expressed readiness to enhance development coordination with Kazakhstan and deepen regional economic integration through existing and new connectivity platforms.

Over the past five years, trade between China and other SCO members has surged, hitting a record US$512.4 billion in 2024. (US$1=RM4.22)

CGTN’s recent poll showed that over 85 per cent of respondents in SCO countries believe China's BRI has achieved remarkable results in promoting connectivity and high-quality development among SCO member states.

In a meeting with the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, President Xi reiterated China’s position on the importance of multilateralism and the central role of the UN in maintaining global peace and development.

-- BERNAMA