All parties must collaborate to preserve economic globalization and a free trade environment, while uniting against the regressive forces threatening global progress, said Hatem Raslan, vice general secretary of the Al-Wafd Party of Egypt.

　　“It is inappropriate for certain countries to attempt to revive outdated colonial ambitions and exert undue economic and political influence on others,“ Raslan added.

　　“Those who boldly stand up and say 'no' will give others courage,“ said Can Acun, a researcher at the Ankara-based Foundation for Political, Economic, and Social Research. “In this era of uncertainty, no country can face challenges in isolation. We must respond in a coordinated, collective, and mutually beneficial manner.“

　　Against this backdrop, the SCO has presented a new model of cooperation, characterized by solidarity, win-win outcomes, inclusiveness, and mutual learning among countries with different social systems and development paths.

　　Its efforts are already yielding positive results.

　　China has funded significant infrastructure projects, including the modernization of highways and railways. Among the most notable is the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, which is set to enhance transportation links and boost regional trade.

　　In 2024, trade between China and SCO member states, observers and dialogue partners reached a historic 890 billion U.S. dollars, accounting for 14.4 percent of China's total foreign trade that year.

　　The organization's principles -- enshrined in the “Shanghai Spirit“ of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations and pursuit of common development -- were highlighted as key to its success.