He called on all parties in the SCO to make full use of the abovementioned mechanisms and platforms to draw the hearts of the different peoples closer with more welfare projects.

China treasures the multilateral cooperation between SCO members, and is willing to join hands with other SCO members to contribute to a successful Tashkent summit.

Wang called on SCO member states to seize the timing of the group's 15th anniversary since its establishment, to carry forward the "Shanghai Spirit," push for the growth and strengthening of the group, and ensure the SCO move forward in steady and concrete steps, so as to better benefit the region and its people.

Other foreign ministers echoed Wang, saying the SCO has made gratifying achievements and has played an important role in promoting peace, security and growth in the region and in the world. The SCO's reputation and influence is steadily rising in the world.

The foreign ministers added that in face of new circumstances, the SCO should improve cooperation in security, economics and culture.