SCO summit in Henan promotes common prosperity

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tank Summit, being held from Wednesday to Sunday in Zhengzhou, Henan province, aims to strengthen dialogue, exchange experiences and contribute to the common prosperity and development of the Eurasian region.

Themed "Upholding the 'Shanghai Spirit' to Build a More Beautiful Home", the summit, cohosted by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Henan provincial government, has attracted more than 400 representatives from media outlets, think tanks and governments of 26 SCO countries, as well as international and regional organizations. The "Shanghai Spirit" is characterized by mutual trust and benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and pursuit of common development.

Mo Gaoyi, director of the State Council Information Office, in his address during the plenary session of the summit on Friday, said that the "Shanghai Spirit" is a common value guideline for the SCO member states.