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Belarus Officially Joins SCO Amidst Major Summit Meetings

9/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, marking Belarus's full membership.
The summit, held from August 31 to September 1, featured over 30 leaders, making it the largest in SCO history.
Lukashenko held multiple sideline meetings with leaders, including Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
A concert program was organized for the visiting heads of state to foster diplomatic relations.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) aims to enhance regional security and economic collaboration among its members, including China and Russia, which together represent over 40% of the global population. In 2023, Belarus joined as a full member, marking a significant expansion that may strengthen alliances among authoritarian regimes and influence international diplomatic relations.

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Story summary

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, marking Belarus's full membership.
The summit, held from August 31 to September 1, featured over 30 leaders, making it the largest in SCO history.
Lukashenko held multiple sideline meetings with leaders, including Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
A concert program was organized for the visiting heads of state to foster diplomatic relations.

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