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Introducing The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Plus – A United Nations Game Changer

Asia, Brazil, Commonwealth of Independent States, Finance, Infrastructure, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

Now the 2025 Heads of State summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation have finished, attention turns to a related event – the meetings of the SCO +. This is a huge bloc, as can be seen by the image of the ASEAN Secretary-General, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, walking past participating country national flags at the […]

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: 2025 Demographics & Tianjin Summit Overview

Asia, China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Middle East, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The annual Heads of State meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is set to take place in Tianjin, northern China from August 31 to September 1. It will be attended by more than 20 heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, in addition to the heads of 10 international organizations, such as the

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Russia’s Exports Of LNG To China Up 28.3% In 8M 2025

BRICS, China, Energy, Exports, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Russia’s exports of natural gas to China rose by 28.3% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2025, according to Gazprom CEO Aleksey Miller. Speaking at a meeting with the heads of subsidiary companies and organizations, Miller added that Gazprom continues to supply gas steadily and reliably to both domestic consumers and international partners. Russia

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India To Increase Imports Of Russian Oil, Ignoring US Sanctions On Its Exports

BRICS, Energy, Exports, India, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

India is set to increase its imports of Russian oil in September, with trading sources saying that Nayara Energy and Reliance Industries plan to increase their purchases by 10-20% compared to August levels. The increase would translate to an additional 150,000-300,000 barrels per day. The move comes despite US President Donald Trump imposing additional tariffs

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President Putin’s Interview With Xinhua: Full Contents & Analysis

BRICS, China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Investment, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has given an interview to Xinhua, the Chinese state-owned media group, on the eve of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) annual heads of state meetings, which begin on Sunday (August 31). In the interview, Putin discusses his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the historic role of the USSR

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Russia Integrating Its Goslog Digital Transport System With China & BRICS

BRICS, China, Finance, Logistics & Transport, Russian Market, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

Russia is both developing and integrating its digital transport system with China’s, according to Igor Levitin, an Adviser to the President of Russia and Special Representative for International Transport Cooperation. He was speaking at the Rostki International Forum in Kazan. Speaking at the session on “Russia-China: Logistics Connectivity as a Basis for Sustainable Partnership”, Levitin

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China – Shanghai Cooperation Organisation TIR Truck Use Increases 

Central Asia, China, Eurasian Economic Union, Imports, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The number of trucks being utilized under the TIR system (International Road Transport) from the China-SCO Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation Demonstration Zone in Qingdao, to SCO countries has increased by 134.3% in 7M 2025 compared to last year, according to the zone. The value of goods transported by these vehicles also increased, amounted to

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Thailand – Cambodia Conflict – Impact On Russia

Asia, BRICS, Eurasian Economic Union, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

Conflict has broken out between Thailand and Cambodia, regarding long-disputed land borders and certain temples. The problems began with a Thai soldier being wounded by a Cambodian land mine and have escalated. As of Friday, (July 25) an estimated 15 civilians have died with 138,000 Thai nationals being evacuated from the border region. Fighting has

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Upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit Under Political Stresses

China, Commonwealth of Independent States, India, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are preparing for the annual Heads of State summit, which will take place from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin, China. Both Russia and China have stated they intend to take the SCO to a level that “goes up forever.” However, as Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey

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Russian Foreign Ministerial Statements and Q&A At The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Content & Analysis  

Asia, China, Economy, Finance, India, Infrastructure, Middle East, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has summarised his meetings with the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which has been held in Tianjin, China. These are important geopolitical discussions, with the SCO including full members Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Afghanistan and Mongolia are observers, while

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