The Saudi Council of Ministers announces the official approval of an important decision for the benefit of the Saudi people, residents and expatriate workers
The Saudi Cabinet officially announced this morning the approval of an important decision for the benefit of the Saudi people, residents and expatriate workers.
In keeping with the pace of international developments, the Saudi Cabinet approved the decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, in a meeting held last Tuesday chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is distinguished in that it aims to enhance economic, security and cultural cooperation between the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, as the member states of the organization represent about 42% of the world’s population and include China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
The accession of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is an important step in developing its relations with the countries of Asia and the Pacific, opening new horizons for cooperation and development, and strengthening its role in the international arena.
The Saudi Council of Ministers joins the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in a strategic step that strengthens its strategic partnership with China
The Saudi cabinet approved the decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a strategic move that strengthens the long-term partnership the kingdom is building with China, amid US security concerns.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a political and economic group that brings together China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and aims to promote regional, economic and cultural cooperation among member states.
As a member of this organization, Saudi Arabia will be able to expand the circle of its international partnerships and strengthen its cooperation with other countries in the region, and this step reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening its relations with Asian countries.
At the same time, Saudi Arabia is building a long-term partnership with China at various levels, including bilateral economic, investment, trade and energy cooperation, which reflects the strategic shift in relations between the two countries.
Saudi Arabia’s decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization comes in light of US security concerns related to strategic cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing, which accused China of trying to interfere in the kingdom’s internal affairs.
In a related context, the Saudi Press Agency announced the approval of a memorandum related to granting Saudi Arabia the status of a dialogue partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which confirms the strengthening of relations between the Kingdom and the member states of the organization.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is characterized by interest in political and security issues, and includes major countries such as China, India and Russia, and aims to enhance regional cooperation and economic and social development among member states.
Saudi Arabia’s accession to the organization represents an important step in developing its international relations and expanding the circle of its strategic partnerships. This step indicates the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening relations with Asian countries.
This announcement comes in light of the continuous efforts made by Saudi Arabia to enhance international cooperation and develop relations with countries of the world, and an affirmation of the Kingdom’s positive and influential role in international forums.
For the Kingdom, joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization represents an opportunity to consolidate relations with member states and exchange experiences and information in the fields of security, development, trade, energy and other common fields.
Thus, this step reflects the Kingdom’s keenness to strengthen its regional and international role, and confirms its commitment to strengthening international relations and strengthening regional cooperation.
Saudi Arabia joins the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and forms a strategic partnership with China
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established in 2001 between Russia, China and the former Soviet Union countries in Central Asia, and expanded to include India and Pakistan, looking to play a greater role in confronting Western influence in the region. Iran also signed the full membership documents of the organization last year.
Sources told Reuters that Saudi Arabia’s accession to the organization was discussed during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the Kingdom, and the status of a dialogue partner will be presented to Saudi Arabia as a first step before granting it full membership in the medium term.
This decision came after Saudi Aramco announced an increase in its investments in China by several billion dollars through the completion of a joint venture that was planned in northeastern China and the acquisition of a stake in a private petrochemical group.
It is expected that Saudi Arabia’s accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will contribute to strengthening bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the member states and strengthening the international economy between those countries.
