Xi calls on SCO to work toward more just, equitable global governance

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers an important speech during the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Sept. 1, 2026. [Photo by Zhai Jianlan/Xinhua]

BISHKEK, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to shoulder the responsibility of the times and work together to advance a more just and equitable global governance system.

Xi made the remarks while addressing the "SCO Plus" meeting in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a group photo session during a welcome banquet held by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov ahead of the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Sept. 1, 2026. Xi attended the "SCO Plus" meeting and delivered an important speech here on Tuesday. [Photo by Wang Ye/Xinhua]

Full text of Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at SCO Plus meeting