BEIJING — The 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held on Tuesday, during which statements on fighting terrorism, separatism and extremism and on cooperation in digital transformation were issued. The statement on countering radicalization leading to terrorism, separatism and extremism emphasized that the member states are determined to deepen law enforcement and security cooperation within the organization, promote multilateral cooperation, strengthen coordination at global, regional and national levels, firmly uphold equal, common, indivisible, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and coordinate responses to traditional and non-traditional security threats and challenges. The statement stressed that the member states, adhering to the Shanghai Spirit, are committed to jointly strengthening regional peace, security and stability, and called on the international community to support the United Nations in playing its central role, abandon politicization and double standards, and strengthen global counterterrorism cooperation. Meanwhile, the statement on cooperation in digital transformation noted that digital transformation is a driving force for global, inclusive and sustainable growth, and is conducive to achieving the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The member states should join hands to explore the potential of digitalization in various fields, […]
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