ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP): Ambassador of the People\u2019s Republic of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong Wednesday said the principles of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and respect for civilizational diversity, collectively known as the \u201cShanghai Spirit\u201d, have transformed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) into a successful model of win-win multilateral cooperation.
\nHe was speaking at a high-level seminar hosted by the NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS), in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy, to mark the 25th anniversary of the SCO under the theme \u201c25 Years of SCO: Embodying the Shanghai Spirit for a New Global Paradigm.\u201d
\nThe event examined the SCO\u2019s expanding role in promoting multipolarity, sustainable development and equitable international cooperation.
\nThe seminar positioned the SCO not merely as a regional bloc, but as a strong expression of the Global South\u2019s aspirations for an international system based on sustainable peace, long-term stability and shared prosperity through consensus-driven decision-making.
\nAmbassador Jiang, in his detailed address, traced the evolution of the Shanghai Spirit and explained how its guiding values have shaped the SCO into an effective platform for political trust, economic cooperation and people-to-people connectivity, contributing to the vision of a global community with a shared future.
\nThe event was attended by Ambassador Nabeel Munir as chief guest, reflecting Pakistan\u2019s strategic commitment to the SCO framework.
\nOpening the seminar, Rector NUST Dr Muhammad Zahid Latif described it as an exercise in innovative thinking and broad-based consultation, highlighting NUST\u2019s role through NIPS as a key think tank conducting multi-sectoral research to advance the SCO\u2019s common development agenda.
\nRussian Ambassador, Albert P. Khorev said the SCO has emerged as a cornerstone of a more democratic and just international order, playing a critical role in strengthening regional security and enhancing economic connectivity across member states.
\nAddressing the gathering, Ambassador Nabeel Munir said Pakistan views the SCO as a central pillar of its foreign policy, particularly for regional economic integration, energy security and collaborative security, and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to collective efforts to translate the Shanghai Spirit into practical outcomes.
\nThe seminar also featured expert panel discussions focusing on cooperation in green technology, digital connectivity, counterterrorism and cultural exchange to address contemporary global challenges.
\nThe joint initiative by NIPS and the Chinese Embassy was appreciated as a strong example of bilateral cooperation contributing to wider multilateral dialogue and regional stability.<\/p>\n