
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has evolved into a full-fledged international organization during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bishkek, noting the initiative launched by Russia and China is progressing successfully.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was founded in 2001 by Russia and China as a regional security bloc focused on Central Asia, later expanding to include India, Pakistan, and other observer states.
BISHKEK, August 31. /TASS/. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has evolved into a truly international organization, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
He recalled that the organization had been established at Russia and China’s initiative.
"I am very pleased to note that our initiative is progressing splendidly and is clearly taking on an international dimension in the broadest sense of the word. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has evolved into a full-fledged international organization," Putin said at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
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