Reference News Network, September 3 report: The website of the "Kazakhstan Industry" newspaper published an article titled "The Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): A Turning Point in International Politics" on September 1. The author is Khamar Masyarov, editor-in-chief of Phoenix-24 International News Agency of Kazakhstan. The following are excerpts from the article:

The SCO Tianjin Summit was held from August 31 to September 1. The documents adopted and the initiatives proposed at the summit indicate that the SCO is no longer merely a regional organization; it is becoming an important center in shaping another model of international relations.

The core issues of the summit focused on addressing global challenges and security threats. Consensus was reached among the parties to establish the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Comprehensive Center for Responding to Security Threats and Challenges, which will be responsible for formulating joint measures in this field. Through this action, the SCO has demonstrated its determination to build an autonomous crisis response system.

The solidarity and cooperation among member states of the SCO demonstrate the organization's ability to break through external constraints and build a new framework for international relations. Countries excluded by the West are regarded as equal partners under the framework of the "Shanghai Spirit." In this sense, the statement by the Chinese leader that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization "should become an important force in promoting the building of a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind" can be considered a declaration of principles.

Therefore, the Tianjin Summit shows that the SCO is gradually breaking out of the regional scope and becoming a platform for exploring alternative models of development and cooperation. It proposes a direction of development completely different from Western institutions.

The final declaration issued at the summit fully demonstrates the increasing political weight of the SCO. For the first time, the high-level forum strongly condemned Israel and the United States' military aggression against Iran in June 2025. Regarding the Iranian nuclear issue, the member states of the SCO reiterated the importance and binding nature of UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The SCO clearly expressed its position: international rules must be interpreted objectively, not as tools for pressure.

The issue of Palestine also received high attention at the summit. The member states emphasized the need to achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible, ensure humanitarian aid reaching Gaza, and increase efforts to guarantee the residents of the region peace, stability, and safety. All parties emphasized that the only way to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East is to comprehensively and justly resolve the Palestinian issue.

The focus on historical memory issues at the summit also holds significant importance. The summit passed a relevant statement, firmly condemning acts that distort the history of World War II and attempt to rehabilitate fascism, emphasizing that the victory of World War II was the result of the joint efforts of all countries and peoples who united to resist common threats.

The declaration of the summit includes specific content focusing on cooperation in the field of technology. The SCO stated that the member states will jointly prevent the risks brought about by the development of artificial intelligence. The declaration also mentioned the initiative to establish the Central Asian Artificial Intelligence Center in Dushanbe.

In the economic field, the summit decided to establish the SCO Development Bank. This bank will provide financial support for cooperation projects among member states, covering areas such as e-commerce and digitalization. This measure is a direct step in the SCO's efforts to build an independent financial and economic structure, aiming to reduce dependence on Western institutions.

In conclusion, it can be inferred that the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has become a watershed event in world politics. The SCO has declared the establishment of a multipolar world model - a model based on equality and justice, rather than being dominated by the hegemony of individual countries. (Translated by Zhao Zhipeng)

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