SHARING WEAL AND WOE

Maintaining security and stability has always been the main task since the inception of the SCO.

Speaking at the summit on Friday, Xi proposed turning the SCO into a model group that underscores the sharing of weal and woe.

Xi called on member countries to hold fast to the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, take multiple measures to combat the "three forces" of terrorism, separatism and extremism, and enhance de-extremization cooperation.

In his speech, Xi also mentioned the situation in Afghanistan, an observer state of the SCO, saying he sympathizes with the sufferings of the Afghan people.

It is believed by China and all other SCO members that one of the key factors of preserving and enhancing security and stability in the SCO region is a prompt settlement of the Afghan issue.

Therefore, Xi said, the group needs to play a constructive role in promoting peace, reconciliation, stability and development in Afghanistan.

Sergei Sanakoyev, the analyst, said now the problem of ensuring peace and stability in the region has become even more urgent in connection with the practical actions to form new transport arteries within the framework of the BRI.

The development of global trade is impossible without reliable safety of transport routes, Sanakoyev said, adding that the responsibility of the SCO in this regard is hard to be overestimated.

"One benefit from the SCO membership is indisputable," said Taabaldiev, the news agency director. "Almost all members feel greater security against the still active international terrorism."