Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi proposed five suggestions for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's future, emphasizing the "Shanghai Spirit" for mutual respect and win-win cooperation. He urged member states to share responsibility for security, focus on mutual benefit, be friendly neighbors, and stick to the right path.
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