President Xi meets global leaders at SCO Summit in Tianjin

Chinese President Xi Jinping is holding a series of high-level meetings with world leaders in Tianjin today, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.

The summit, hosted under China's chairmanship, has brought together leaders from more than 20 countries and international organisations. Discussions are set to focus on trade, regional security, connectivity, and cooperation on global challenges. Xi’s bilateral meetings are highlighting China's role

UN Secretary-General António Guterres
On the afternoon of August 30, Xi met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the Tianjin Guest House. Xi emphasised that the UN, founded 80 years ago at the end of the Second World War, remains the premier platform for countries to coordinate actions and address shared challenges. He reiterated China’s commitment to multilateralism, global development initiatives, and deeper cooperation with the organisation to promote peace and prosperity. Guterres thanked China for its consistent support of the UN, describing the country as a cornerstone of multilateralism, and called for closer collaboration on global governance reform, artificial intelligence, and climate action.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet
Later in the day, Xi met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, emphasising the enduring strength of China-Cambodia relations. Xi described the partnership as "rock-solid," underscoring the importance of long-term solidarity and cooperation. He highlighted ongoing initiatives such as the "Diamond Hexagon" framework, the Industrial and Technological Corridor, and the Fish and Rice Corridor, aimed at boosting trade and supporting Cambodia's self-reliant growth. Hun Manet praised China’s steadfast support, reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to the one-China principle, and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and combating cross-border crimes, including online fraud and gambling.

Myanmar’s Acting President Min Aung Hlaing
Xi also met with Myanmar’s Acting President Min Aung Hlaing, reaffirming the importance of the long-standing pauk-phaw friendship between the two countries. Xi highlighted the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to deepen strategic cooperation and advance the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor. He pledged support for Myanmar in safeguarding sovereignty, rebuilding after the recent earthquake, and restoring stability and development. Min Aung Hlaing thanked China for its enduring support and commitment, reaffirming Myanmar’s adherence to the one-China policy and its readiness to enhance cooperation in trade, infrastructure, energy, and other sectors under the Belt and Road framework. Both sides also signed agreements in customs, news media, and other fields to strengthen bilateral collaboration.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly
In another bilateral meeting, Xi met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Xi highlighted that Egypt was the first Arab and African country to establish diplomatic relations with China and noted that relations are now at their strongest. With the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties approaching next year, Xi called for closer political trust and deeper cooperation, including aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with Egypt’s Vision 2030. He encouraged joint work in trade, manufacturing, and new energy sectors, as well as stronger collaboration in multilateral affairs. Madbouly, delivering greetings from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to the one-China principle and expressed readiness to expand high-level exchanges and deepen cooperation in investment, finance, new energy, and desalination, while reinforcing coordination with China in defending the interests of the Global South.

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Later in the evening, Xi met with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Xi stressed that China and Kazakhstan are trusted strategic partners and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining good-neighbourly relations and mutual support on core interests. He encouraged closer alignment of development strategies, stronger energy cooperation, and deeper connectivity through both infrastructure and policy coordination. Tokayev praised China’s effective role during its SCO presidency and highlighted the record levels of bilateral trade and successful cooperation projects. The leaders witnessed the signing of more than 20 agreements covering sectors such as energy, technology, housing, education, sports, and wildlife protection, along with the establishment of two new Luban Workshops in Kazakhstan to enhance vocational training and skills development.

Nepali Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli
Xi also held talks with Nepali Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli, highlighting the close, long-standing friendship between China and Nepal. Xi said the two neighbours, linked by mountains and rivers, have stood together through seven decades of diplomatic ties and are making steady progress in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. He called for deeper strategic trust, stronger connectivity, and expanded cooperation in areas including industry, agriculture, new energy, artificial intelligence, education, and security. Oli reaffirmed Nepal’s adherence to the one-China principle, praised China’s role in supporting Nepal’s economic and social development, and expressed readiness to expand collaboration in trade, tourism, technology, and climate initiatives.

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