Foreign envoys laud progress of Xinjiang

Foreign ambassadors expressed optimism about enhanced cooperation opportunities in the development of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region at an event held on Monday in Beijing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Nurlan Yermekbayev, secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, underscored Xinjiang's role as a vital link in regional cooperation, citing its natural advantages, abundant resources and rich cultural diversity.

"Bordering eight of the 10 countries in the SCO family, Xinjiang, as the core area of the Belt and Road Initiative, holds vast potential for future growth," he said. "With China assuming the SCO rotating chairmanship for 2024-25, Xinjiang is expected to play a crucial role in hosting events and furthering cooperation."