Photo taken on April 23, 2025 shows participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Political Parties Forum are in active conversation in Urumqi City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Zou Yi) news: On April 23, 2025, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Political Parties Forum opened in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. More than 200 participants gathered together, including leaders from over 60 political parties and organizations across more than 20 member states, observer states, and dialogue partners, along with diplomatic envoys from several nations stationed in China, to have an in-depth discussion on the theme “Carrying Forward the Shanghai Spirit and Advancing Sustainable Development of the SCO: Responsibilities and Missions of Political Parties.”

Photo shows participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Political Parties Forum pose for a group photo in Urumqi City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo shows participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Political Parties Forum are in active conversation in Urumqi City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo shows participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Political Parties Forum pose for a group photo in Urumqi City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo shows participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Political Parties Forum share the moments with each other after posing for photos in Urumqi City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo shows participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Political Parties Forum are in active conversation in Urumqi City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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